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