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What is argumentation? | |
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The nature of argumentation | |
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The nature of the audience | |
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The historical development of argumentation Ethical standards for argumentation | |
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Where do I begin in argumentation? | |
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Fields of argumentation Presumption Burden of proof | |
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The prima facie case | |
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What am I going to argue about? | |
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The nature of propositions | |
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The classification of propositions Phrasing the proposition | |
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Defining key terms | |
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How do I analyze propositions? | |
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Locating the immediate cause Investigating the history | |
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Defining key terms and creating the primary inference | |
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Determining the issues | |
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How is a unit of argument created? | |
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The Toulmin model of argument | |
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How do I prove my argument? | |
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The discovery of evidence Types and tests of evidence | |
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Recording evidence | |
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How do I reason with my audience? | |
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Argument from cause | |
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Argument from sign Argument from generalization | |
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Argument from parallel case Argument from analogy | |
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Argument from authority Argument from dilemma | |
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What should I avoid? | |
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Fallacies of reasoning Fallacies of appeal | |
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Fallacies of language | |
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How are factual propositions argued? | |
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Advocating propositions of fact Opposing propositions of fact | |
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How are value propositions argued? | |
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Values in conflict Advocating propositions of value Opposing propositions of value | |
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How are policy propositions argued? | |
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Advocating propositions of policy Opposing propositions of policy | |
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How do I present my arguments to an audience? | |
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Audience analysis Language choice and style | |
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Delivery techniques Building credibility with an audience | |
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What are the rules of the game? | |
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Debate formats Speaker responsibilities Flow sheeting | |
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How do I write an argumentative brief? | |