Argumentation

• First, you must know what you are arguing about.
• Second, you must have a sound and logical argument or counterarguments.
• Third, your arguments must be backed up by evidence.
• Finally, you must present your arguments in effective language and style.
• An argument is an assertion that is the result of reasoning.
• Evidence is also referred to as proof.
• Assertion is the claim.
• Reasoning supports the assertion and explains why.
• Evidence refers to the collection of materials
• FOOT stands for Facts, Opinions, Observations, and Testimonies.
• this is the "because" part of the argument

  Reasoning