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Engage in discussion for further clarification if needed.
Review answer key to confirm mastery.
Complete exercises posted in the module.
Reasons provided before and after conclusion.
Conclusion in the middle of the argument.
Reasons follow to support the initial claim.
No indicators: First statement is often the conclusion.
Examples: Because, since, as, given that, etc.
Examples: Therefore, thus, consequently, hence, etc.
You want to be successful, so you need to complete your education.
If you want to be successful, you need to complete your education.
Premise: It helps to prevent gum disease.
Conclusion: You should floss your teeth regularly.
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Example: Airplane travel hassle argument.

Example: Chargers making playoffs argument.

Check Subsequent Statements: If needed, evaluate other statements systematically.

Evaluate First Statement: When no indicators are present, check if the first statement is the conclusion.

Identify Premises: If no conclusion indicators, look for premise indicators.

Find the Conclusion: Look for conclusion indicator words.

Different from exclamations or questions (do not have truth values).
Statement: A claim with a truth value (true or false).
Arguments can have multiple premises but only one conclusion.
Conclusion: Statement being supported.
Premises: Statements providing support.

Example 2:

Example 1:

Consists of a set of statements: premises (supporting reasons) and a conclusion (what is being supported).
An argument is making a case for something via evidence or reasons.
It has a positive connotation in this context.
Critical thinking involves distinguishing good arguments from bad ones.
Today's focus: Argument Identification.
Emphasis on mastering three interrelated skills.
Focus on foundational concepts in critical thinking.
Conclusion
Practice Examples
Identifying Parts of an Argument
Understanding Statements
Components of an Argument
Examples of Arguments
Definition of an Argument
Importance of Critical Thinking
Overview
Lecture 2: Introduction to Critical Thinking