COMM 119 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Bachelor Of Commerce
17 Oct 2020
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Why think critically : we want to informed to make the best possible arguments in our writing, presentations and work. An argument has three essential components: hypothesis or claim set out as a clear and simple statement, one or more supporting statements, evidence for, or proof of your supporting statements. What makes a strong argument: start with an inductive, not deductive argument, deductive: an argument where no evidence in needed. "the temperature is cooler outside now that it is fall" Inductive: an argument reasoned from premises know to be true and/ or supported by compelling evidence. " the temperature has been above average for october compared to recent years" A strong argument needs: a clear thesis (claim, the premises must be sensible, relevant, significant and there must be evidence to demonstrate each premise. "the moon is an inhospitable place to live.
