Argument evaluation
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What Is Argument evaluation?
Examine a claim by testing its evidence, assumptions, reasoning, counterarguments, and conclusion.
Why Does Argument evaluation Matter?
Argument evaluation matters because persuasive language can make weak reasoning look strong. Evaluating an argument helps a person judge whether a conclusion actually follows from the evidence offered.
What Does It Look Like?
Someone applying argument evaluation may:
- •identifies the main claim and the evidence supporting it
- •spots an assumption that the argument depends on
- •checks whether evidence is relevant rather than merely impressive
- •considers a plausible counterargument before accepting the conclusion
How to Develop Argument evaluation
You can develop it by:
- •take one opinion article and mark claim, evidence, assumption, and conclusion
- •write the strongest counterargument you can before deciding whether a claim survives it
- •compare two arguments making different recommendations from the same facts
Where Can Argument evaluation Be Useful?
Argument evaluation can be useful in areas such as:
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