Arguments

Arguments

1. Premise

   • What evidence does the author give?
   • Indicator Words
     • "Because"
     • "Since"
     • "For"
     • "On the grounds that"

2. Conclusion

   • What does the author want you to believe?
   • Indicator Words
     • "Therefore"
     • "So"
     • "Thus"
     • "Hence"
   • "Should"
   • "Must"

3. Attempt to convince audience of a claim with evidence

4. The Principle of Charity

   • Take into account the author's intentions

5. Versus Explination

   • Gives evidence rather than listing causes
   • You probably would not already be inclined to believe an argument
   • Weak Arguments can be strong Explinations
   • Argument's tell THAT, explanations tell WHY