Midterms: Lesson 7 Argumentation and Critical Thinking

• when you make a stand or exchange views, you are engaging to

  argumentation
•  way of expressing one’s view entails responsibilities.

  argumentation
• is the process of forming reasons, justifying beliefs, and drawing conclusions with the aim of influencing the thoughts and/or actions of others.

  argumentation
• is the sentence that states the main idea of a written/speaking discourse and helps control the ideas within the discussion.

  thesis statement
• 2 parts of the thesis statement

  1. general subject
  2. specific focus
• 3 ingredients of the thesis statement are:

  1. topic
  2. position
  3. evidence
• true or false: Arguing does not necessarily mean quarrelling and yelling with the other party. The foundation of argumentation is critical thinking.

  true
• how to argue logically

  1. Examine an issue
  2. Choose the side you would like to support.
  3. Formulate your argumentative thesis
  4. .Present your arguments and their corresponding evidence.
  5. Listen to your opponents
  6. Make a summary of the key arguments
• is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.

  critical thinking
• is described as the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking.

  critical thinking
• is a desire to seek, patience to doubt, fondness to meditate, slowness to assert, readiness to consider, carefulness to dispose and set in order; and hatred for every kind of imposture

  critical thinking
• requires breaking down complex information into its component parts and examining them systematically. This involves identifying assumptions, biases, and logical fallacies.

  analyze
•  involves assessing the credibility, relevance, and quality of information and arguments. It requires considering multiple perspectives and weighing evidence objectively.

  evaluate
• •  involves making reasoned judgments based on the analysis and evaluation of information. It requires drawing logical conclusions and considering the implications of different viewpoints.

  interpret
• Steps/Processes of Approaching Critical thinking

  1. Formulate your questions

  2. Gather your information

  3. Apply the information

  4. Consider the implications

  5. Explore other points of view