Thinking for yourself Ch9-Summary&Map

An argument is a series of statements arranged in a logical sequence, support with sound evidence, and expressed powerfully so as to sway your reader or listener. An argument is a reason or chain of reasons used to support a claim. To use argumentation well, you need to know hot to draw logical conclusions from sound evidence. There are two outlines to structuring your arguments: first, present your supporting arguments, then address counterarguments, and conclude with the strongest argument. Second, address the arguments and counterarguments point by point.