Critical thinking skills and problem solving .pptx

Arguments

1. Sunyani Technical University Computer Science Department Information Communication Technology (B-TECH ICT) GROUP MEMBERS NAME INDEX NUMBER APPIAH PATRICK - STUBTECH221311 ISSAKA WASILATU - STUBTECH220825 YEBOAH K. SAMUEL - STUBTECH221304

2. TOPIC ARGUMENTS

3. OUTLINE What is arguments? Types of arguments Why peoples argue? Conclusion

4. ARGUMENTS It is an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one. Or An  argument  is a series of sentences, statements, or propositions some of which are called  premises  and one is the conclusion. The purpose of an argument is to give reasons for one's conclusion via justification, explanation, and/or persuasion.

5. TYPE OF ARGUMENTS There are so many types of arguments such us: Causal argument: They are arguments that aim to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more events or phenomena. Eg . : “I got good grades on my report card — perhaps my parents will give me a reward.” ( Cause to Effect)

6. TYPE OF ARGUMENTS 2. Rebuttal argument: argues against an existing argument; seeks to poke holes in or dismantle another argument; can offer a counterargument to the original, but doesn’t have to. Eg . Point: “It is the government's duty to protect people from themselves” Rebuttal: “No, the government has the duty to protect people from outside dangers but people have the right to make their own decisions regarding their own behaviour as long as it doesn't affect anybody else”

7. TYPE OF ARGUMENTS 3. Proposal argument: It is a structure of argument that focuses on presenting some kind of proposal as a solution to a problem, outlining the details of the proposal, and providing good reasons to support the proposal . Eg I t's not enough to argue that cigarette smoking is bad for one's health. Most people would agree. But, you could make a good argument that we need a plan to cut down on teens who are becoming addicted to cigarettes.

8. TYPE OF ARGUMENTS 4. Evaluative arguments: It argue that something is good/bad, effective/ineffective, helpful/harmful, etc . Eg . A disposable plastic drinking straw may easily be evaluated as “good” by meeting a set of practical criteria: it provides a cheap, accessible, sanitary way for consumers to drink beverages . 5. Narrative argument: It is an argument in which an individual states their case by telling a story that illustrates a point directly related to the argument.

9. WHY PEOPLE ARGUE? That people argue seems obvious. People argue for four main reasons: To clarify thinking as individuals or groups . Oftentimes, individuals and groups do not know what they believe but are still faced with information that requires interpretation. Argument can help individuals and groups learn about issues.

10. WHY PEOPLE ARGUE? To explain or defend actions or beliefs . People have reasons for doing what they do, though oftentimes the reasons are not made clear. Argument seeks to shed light on those reasons and make them explicit and open to scrutiny . To solve problems or make judgments . The world is filled with controversies about how best to act, all with competing interests and evidence that prescribe a particular direction. Argument helps facilitate decision-making about what actors should and should not do.

11. WHY PEOPLE ARGUE? To have fun . Participating in the clash of ideas can be an intellectually stimulating process that is primarily pleasurable. Argument is not always serious and deliberative; in fact, most arguments that people have are over relatively unimportant issues.

12. CONCLUSION In conclusion, arguments is all about an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one. It can be a form of causal argument, proposal argument, evaluative arguments, narrative argument etc. And also people argue by the reason of clarify thinking as individuals or groups, to explain or defend actions or beliefs, to solve problems or make judgments and to have fun.

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