Class discussion question

Find an argument on the internet that has a claim and a reason provided for the claim. This could come from a news story, a you tube video, or even a posting on social media websites. Then complete the following steps:

Describe the source in detail so that others can have access to the argument

Clearly state the claim and the reason for the claim

Apply the four tests for evaluating arguments from the textbook (Facione & Gittens, 2016):

Truthfulness of the premises

Logical strength

Relevance

Non-circularity

Reach a conclusion on the argument