0.1 Appreciate why CT skills are worth learning |
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0.2 Understand how to take this course |
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1.1 Define the word “argument” |
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1.2 Distinguish arguments from fights |
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1.3 Distinguish arguments from descriptions |
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1.4 Listen carefully to arguments you disagree with |
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1.5 Interpret statements charitably |
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1.6 Practice charity in the real world |
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2.1 Identify claims |
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2.2 Determine whether a statement is a premise, objection, or neither |
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2.3 Identify components of an argument |
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2.4 Test premises for truth |
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3.1 Use inference indicator words to identify components of arguments |
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3.2 Use indicator words to construct mini-arguments |
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3.3 Use argument maps to visually represent indicator words |
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3.4 Place an objection accurately in an argument |
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3.5 Recognize that a bad argument can still have a true main claim |
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4.1 Recognize when one claim gives a reason to believe another claim |
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4.2 Choose the most relevant evidence to support a claim |
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4.3 Distinguish arguments from causal explanations |
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4.4 Evaluate the strength of inferences |
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5.1 / 5.2 Map and evaluate independent premises |
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5.3 / 5.4 Map and evaluate chain arguments |
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5.5 Map arguments with independent and sub-premises |
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6.1 Identify co-premise arguments |
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6.2 Visualize evidence and reasoning as co-premises |
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6.3 Evaluate co-premise arguments |
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6.4 Map short co-premise arguments |
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M.1 Use MindMup |
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M.2 Identify mistakes in argument maps |
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7.1 Identify statements that need interpretation |
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7.2 Interpret tricky statements charitably |
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7.3 Evaluate arguments charitably |
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8.1 Follow “Holding Hands” and “No Surprises” rules |
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8.2 Identify charitable missing co-premises |
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8.3 Identify missing evidence or reasoning |
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8.4 Use missing co-premises to evaluate inferences |
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9.1 Make logical inferences from premises and evidence |
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9.2 Fill in logical gaps between premises and claims |
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9.3 Identify missing sub-conclusions for co-premise arguments |
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10.1 Distinguish “Not so!” from “So what?” objections |
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10.2 Map an objection and the author’s response |
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10.3 Evaluate the overall sufficiency of an argument |
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