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Blog post 4 Chapter 5

In Chapter 5, the book goes into more detail on analysis of argumentation. I think this chapter relates to the last chapter because that’s what the Toulmin model did for arguments. In this chapter, it talks about claims and trying to find the right proposition to seek adherence for. In all together, that is what the Toulmin model was designed for. During this analysis, you will use a lot of critical decision making to come up with a valid claim or a claim you could seek adherence for without a doubt. I think analysis of argumentation is also similar to the Toulmin model because it thrives for you to make the perfect argument. What I found interesting and a huge benefit from this was how much you think about things before actually saying it or making your argument. For instance, having time plays a huge factor in this analysis because it states throughout the chapter things you must do or have thought out before actually approaching your argument head on. For example, it’s a must that you search for new information, survey implicated objectives, values, and biases, weigh the cost and risks to alternatives, make list of things, and etc. This s huge benefit for people starting arguments because it forces you to think and make sense of the argument before presenting it. I think this is how the analysis of argumentation and Toulmin model differentiates. The Toulmin model is something you use for a an argument that is already made up, while this is how you come about an argument and start the process of it becoming a good one.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2018 at 8:11 PM

    Hi Eric! I really enjoyed reading your post this week and acknowledge that you bring up some great points regarding the analysis of argumentation. You mention how there is an importance relationship between critical thinking and presenting valid claims which seek adherence from the audience. Additionally, you state that the “analysis of argumentation is similar to the Toulmin model because it thrives for you to make the perfect argument." From my understanding, the Toulmin model can be used as a total to analysis and construct arguments. However, I agree that it is a huge benefit to think about things before saying them or making an argument. By being prepared we are capable of presenting arguments that increase our credibility and increase our likeliness of having the decision makers support our claims!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 3, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    Reading through your blog post on chapter 4 and the analysis of argumentation was very interesting. I found what you had to say relating the toulmin model and its similarities and differences to analysis of argumentation to be very informative and a good read. I liked and agreed with what you had to say about thinking before arguing, and believe it is a sound and useful argument. The benefit of being made to consider and argument before issuing it needs not be stated and any system that does that is one that is unquestionably useful. Making yourself consider all the facts and many sources before issuing a proclamation is incredibly useful and will undoubtedly greatly assist in forming a much stronger argument. I agree with much of what you said and found it to be overall very informative.

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