TCU Week 12 Recap: Arguments and Counter-Arguments

What makes up a good reason? (multi-select)

• Can be proven by evidence and linked to the stand with the word "because"

• Sounds kinda sus

• Coherent and relevant statements of support for a stand

• Phrased in a specific manner

What should a good example aim to do? (multi-select)

• Aid in understanding of abstract concepts

• Clarify the reality behind an argument

• Helps to humanise issues

• Helps to demonise issues

How can I construct a good reason? (multi-select)

• Go though the information from your research

• Try thinking from stakeholders’ viewpoints

• Connect "because" to the first intrusive thought in my head

• Consider the different types of reasons

The difference between an opinion and an argument is: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Hint: starts and ends with 'e')

True or False: When deciding to use an example as evidence, I should cross-reference statistics and expert opinions, and verify examples against other credible sources of information

• Ofc

• That's cap

What should I ask myself before using a statistic? (multi-select)

• Who produced or published them? 

• 1. How were they generated?

• Are they the most recent?

• Are the interpretations statistically sound?

How can I combine what I've learnt about reasons and evidence into my CA2?

• Channel my information literacy superpowers to look for good sources FOR and AGAINST my team's issue to gain insights

• Channel my main character energy and yap away! 🗣️

• Construct solid reasons to back up my stand since I'm in charge of presenting 1 reason for the team

• Hunt for different types of good evidence to back up my reason and stand since I will need 2 pieces of evidence to support my reason 🐺

Select all the relevant statements about counter-arguments:

• It can start with: “For your point to be true, we would have to assume that… "

• Counter-arguments are launched by you to weaken your opponent's stand, reasons, and evidence

• It can start with: “Just because what you said earlier applies in this scenario doesn’t mean that it will apply in other scenarios such as…”

• Point out the potential problems/negative consequences that could arise by taking your opponent's side.

How many CA2 outlines should my debate team submit? (your debate team only includes members sharing the same stand, i.e. FOR or AGAINST)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

Congratulations on completing the recap quiz!

Draw how you are feeling today :)