an effective argument has evidence ex. primary sources (photographs, original documents);...
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An effective argument has Evidence
Ex. primary sources (photographs, original documents); statistics; authority figures or experts
Visuals can help highlight your point (ex. bold statistics, images, etc.)
An effective argument has A logical conclusion that is supported by valid
premises*. *A premise is a proposition upon which an argument is based and/or a conclusion is drawn.Example: Premise 1: John Doe is a doctor.Premise 2: All doctors treat patients.Conclusion: John Doe treats patients.
Avoid logical fallacies or defects in arguments that cause them to be invalid. Executions are moral because we must have a
death penalty to discourage violent crime.
You would think that taxes should be lowered because you are a Republican [and therefore your argument about taxes should be rejected].
Analyzing examples http://debate.uvm.edu/watchdebate.html
The atomic bomb in Hiroshima, was it justified? 36:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re6uynf6Qhw 4:20
Tips Define your terms.
Be consistent in your terminology.
Rephrase key points to make sure they are understood.