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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? | |