Summary on chapter-9 Argument (What's a Good Argument?)The critical reading of arguments is an active endeavor that requires involvement,interaction with questions and evaluation.The questions asked in the critical reading of arguments are
a)What viewpoint is the source of this argument?
b)What is the issue of controversy?
c)How is the argument structured in terms of reasons and conclusions?
d)What are the argument's strengths and weakness?
The analysis of arguments in terms of their reasons and conclusions applies to both inductive and deductive arguments.Reasons include data,evidence and premises,while conclusions include those deductively drawn as well as hypothesis.Arguments state and defend a claim in an attempt to persuade.It disguised as reports slant the facts and language toward a bias.
