Investigating Arguments

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level

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Overview/Description
Debating an argument is part of reaching a logical conclusion and solving problems. In this course, you'll learn to use strategic thinking to identify and judge arguments, recognize logical fallacies and persuasion techniques, and make effective arguments of your own.

Target Audience
Individuals who want to develop or refine their critical thinking skills

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Investigating Arguments

distinguish statements that express arguments from those that do not

recall questions used to judge an argument

recognize types of logical fallacy

evaluate an argument for techniques of persuasion

understand the importance of preparing for an argument

choose the best argument to support a conclusion

recognize good arguments and strategies for making them

Course Number:
apd_17_a02_bs_enus

Expertise Level
Intermediate