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What is an Argument?
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video introduces the concept of an ARGUMENT as the term is used in logic and argumentation. It defines an argument in terms of claims, reasons, and the conclusion.
Analyzing a Sample Argumentative Essay: Third Argument
By The Critical Thinker Academy
In this video we take a look at the third argument encountered in our sample argumentative essay. It addresses an objection to the main argument, a counterclaim, and the reply that the author of the essay makes.
Analyzing a Sample Argumentative Essay: Second Argument
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video comments on an argument that appears in the body of a sample student essay. It explains what makes the argument weak and advises what next steps a student should take.
Different Types of Arguments - Marianne Talbot - YouTube
By University of Oxford
Different Types of Arguments - Marianne Talbot - YouTube
What is an Inductive Argument?
By The Critical Thinker Academy
In this video the instructor introduces the concept of an "inductive argument", which is based on inference. He describes a good inductive argument as being strong rather than being valid.
Definition of an Invalid Argument
By khanpadawan
This video explains what makes an argument valid. It the gives example of both valid and invalid arguments.
What is a Deductive Argument?
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video introduces the concept of a "deductive argument" and how it relates to the logical concept of "validity".
Analyzing the argument - Part 1 of 2
By Snap Language
When someone presents an argument, do you simply accept it? This video presents how to analyze an argument.
Valid Argument Overview and Example
By khanpadawan
Video explains how to determine the validity of arguments.
What is a STRONG Argument?
By Saylor Academy
This video explores what makes an argument strong or weak. It explains how the premise and conclusion determine a strong a argument and satisfy the logic condition. Here, the basic property of strong argument is that if all the premises are true, then we have reason to believe the conclusion
The Argumentative Essay
By msboeckle
This video offers a brief guide for writing and analyzing argumentative essays on an AP exam. It may give some general background on arguments, but it is very focused on AP specifics. A teacher in the video also reviews arguments and supports examples of student essays appear on screen.
How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: First Argument
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video is from a tutorial series titled "How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay". This video looks at a single paragraph and uses its contents to show students how to construct a good argument.
eSpark Learning: Comparing Arguments Framing Video (7.RI Quest 7)
By eSparkLearningVideos
eSpark Learning: Comparing Arguments Framing Video (7.RI Quest 7)
What is a Good Argument?: The Logic Condition
By The Critical Thinker Academy
It is commonly said that a necessary condition for an argument to be "good" is that the conclusion should "follow from" the premises. The logic condition further establishes a good argument by saying if all the premises were true then we would have good reason to believe the conclusion. In this video, the instructor gives examples of what is a hypothetical definition an argument
What is a Valid Argument?
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video introduces the concept of a "valid" argument. It explains how validity means that if all premises of an argument are true, the conclusion cannot be false.
Finding the Main Argument in Academic Writing
By TheSeahorseProject
This video quickly reviews the parts of an argument in formal writing and structure of academic essays. It suggests ways that the argument and structure convey the main point of the author.
What is a Good Argument (II)?
By The Critical Thinker Academy
This video is part of a series that explains forms of logic in arguments. This part defines the idea of "good" in terms of premises and conclusions drawn from them.
TCT 007 | 5 Essential Components of Critical Thinking | Part 1: Logic vs. Argumentation
By The Critical Thinker Academy
In this video, the instructor lists the five components that make up critical thinking: logic, argumentation, rhetoric, background knowledge, attitudes, and values. He focuses on the differences between logic and argumentation.
Argument Essay: Using Personal Experiences
By Matthew Singleton
This video focuses on one key strategy for writing the argumentative essay for the AP exam: drawing on personal experience as support and evidence. While it gives some general background on arguments, it is very specific to AP.