3.9.2 Lesson: How to construct an argument

When considering the objections to an argument what question should you ask yourself?

How am I going to defend it?

When constructing the premises to an argument, what question should you ask yourself?

How am I going to prove it?

What practical tup was given to help when considering the objections?

Think of counterexamples.

When choosing the conclusion to an argument, what question should you ask yourself?

What am I trying to prove?

What do arguments rise and fall on? In other words, what makes them or breaks them?

the premises

What eight practical tips were given to help when constructing the premises?

-List your premises in logical order. -Use more than one example. -Be concrete, clear, and concise -Cite your sources -Use the internet with caution -Appeal to authorities -Start with reliable premises -Cross-check sources

What two practical tips were given to help when choosing a conclusion?

-Make sure your conclusions logically flows from your premises. -It is helpful to place the word "therefore at the beginning of your conclusion.

When attempting to understand how arguments work, think of a house. The premises are like the ______ whereas the conclusion is like the ________.

1. walls 2. roof

Choose the conclusion (choose your roof).

1st

Construct the premises (construct your walls).

2nd

Consider the objections (consider whether the walls will hold the roof)

3rd