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Well-crafted Arguments
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- 1Well-crafted ArgumentAn argument that is state in such a way that its important logical features are explicit
- 2Premise IndicatorsWords that are typically followed by a premise: because, since, for, as, after all
- 3Conclusion IndicatorsWords that are typically followed by a conclusion: so, therefore, hence, thus
- 4Excess VerbiageA word or statement that adds nothing to the argument: discounts, repetition, assurances, hedges
- 5DiscountAn acknowledgement of a fact or possibility that might be thought to render the argument invalid, weak, unsound, or uncogent
- 6RepetitionOften used for rhetorical reasons but, from a logical point of view, is excess verbiage
- 7AssuranceA statement, word or phrase that indicates that the author is confident of a premise or inference
- 8HedgeA statement, word or phrase that indicates the arguer is tentative about a premise or inference
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