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e-lecture
http://www.bu.edu/pardee/multimedia/10-14-03/
Learn to recognize fallacies and think straight using this self-paced, interactive, and comprehensive Website about critical thinking. First explained are parts of an arguments and basic relations. Analysis follows for both deductive and inductive arguments. Thus readied, we move in the to swampy environs of fallacies and non-rational appeals, from critical thinking hopes move beyond. Explanations are thorough and lively. Take for example the matter of The Loaded Question: "Are you happy with the mess your interruption has created?" After explaining why, this suggested reply is given: "I didn't mean to interrupt, and I can't see that I caused an messes, but if I did inadvertently, then I am certainly not happy about it."
WWW
Introduction
Step 1: What is an Argument?
Step 2: Recognizing Argument Structure
Step 3: Spotting Conclusion and Reasons
Step 4: Short Practice Exercises
Step 5: Essay Exercise
WWW tutorial
http://commhum.mccneb.edu/argument/summary.htm
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