Argument: what’s a good argument?
An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct. In argument critical reading is an active endeavor that requires involvement, interaction with questions and evaluation.
Arguments state and defend a claim. Sometimes they try to persuade.
1. Are the reasons adequate to support the conclusion?
2. Are there any hidden assumptions in this argument?
3. Are any central words ambiguous or slanted to incite prejudice?
4. Are there fallacies in its reasoning?
5. Is any important information or evidence omitted?
6. Is any information false, contradictory, or irreconcilable?
These questions summarize standards for judging the strengthens and weaknesses of argument
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