ADMS 1010 Chapter 6: Dyer, Critical Thinking, 2nd Edition
30 Jan 2019
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Evidence that is presented is just as important as evidence that is left out (omitted) What might be their values that underlie their beliefs. Readers are aware of negative evidence that refutes claim. Readers can come up with alternative causal claims. Readers disagree with your value preferences or reality assumptions. Show that when properly interpreted negative evidence is not negative. Show that negative evidence is not reliable. Show that the negative evidence importance is overstated. Must find alternative causes and rebut them. Provide explicit data to back up assumptions. Provide your own rationale to sway the reader to agree with your position. Limit your claims when you have no rebuttal. The level of probability of your claim is less than 100% A refinement of redefinement of your terms. Scholarly tone is an appeal to authority. The narrative tone is an appeal to emotion.
