Developing Your Own Arguments

Question 1

Where should the conclusions be in the argument?

Answer 1

At the start and at the end

Question 2

What is an intermediate conclusion?

Answer 2

A conclusion made partway through an argument which supports the main conclusion- it acts as a reason supporting it

Question 3

What is the difference between counter reasons and counter assertions?

Answer 3

Counter arguments oppose the main conclusion and are supported by reasons but counter assertions oppose the main conclusion however are not supported by reasons.

Question 4

Why should you state and dismiss a counter argument or assertion?

Answer 4

It can strengthen your argument if it is well developed.

Question 5

What is hypothetical reasoning?

Answer 5

A prediction about what will happen in the future that depends on something else

Question 6

What are general principles?

Answer 6

Rules to guide how we act- can be moral, social, legal or practical

E.g. Everyone who breaks the law should be punished.

Question 7

What must you include for all 3 marks in an evaluation question?

Answer 7

Make a relevant comparison between the 2 things in the analogy
Make a clear reference to the source document

Question 8

What do you need to include in a 9 makes evaluation?

Answer 8

Say what you’re going to evaluate

Refer to the document in your answer

Say why it is a strength or weakness

Question 9

Give 9 things to include when composing an argument

Answer 9

Reasons
Conclusion
Intermediate conclusion
Evidence 
Example
Counter assertion
Counter argument
Hypothetical reasoning
General principles