Question 1

Investigating the historical background of a topic is valuable because it helps you

Accepted Answer

A) find issues to argue. 
B) understand the field in which you are arguing. 
C) discover where presumption lies. 
D) All of the above 
A) find issues to argue. 
B) understand the field in which you are arguing. 
C) discover where presumption lies. 
D) All of the above D

Question 2

The purpose of value argumentation is to decide how to judge something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Investigating the contemporary and historical background of your proposition's subject provides you with information that helps you find the issues you will argue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A good reason for considering the historical background of a proposition of fact is that

Accepted Answer

A) factual propositions often have elements of value and policy built into them. 
B) it is human nature to keep making the same mistakes. 
C) it provides a frame of reference for developing arguments. 
D) it is always a good idea to learn the history of events. 
A) factual propositions often have elements of value and policy built into them. 
B) it is human nature to keep making the same mistakes. 
C) it provides a frame of reference for developing arguments. 
D) it is always a good idea to learn the history of events.

Question 5

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining social media, blogs, and electronic discussion sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A stock issue for arguing a value proposition asks by what value hierarchy is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask by what criteria is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Because value propositions focus on what is a salient value judgment at the present time, an extensive analysis of the historical background of a controversy is inappropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a value proposition, the immediate cause of a controversy is usually stimulated by someone demanding that something should be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An inference is an earlier attempt to institute a policy such as the one you are proposing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a proposition of value is phrased in comparative terms, the opponent

Accepted Answer

A) is obligated to provide a definition of the value judgment term. 
B) is precluded from providing a definition of the value judgment term. 
C) has the option of accepting the advocate's definition of the value judgment term. 
D) has the obligation to accept the advocate's definition of the value judgment term. 
A) is obligated to provide a definition of the value judgment term. 
B) is precluded from providing a definition of the value judgment term. 
C) has the option of accepting the advocate's definition of the value judgment term. 
D) has the obligation to accept the advocate's definition of the value judgment term.

Question 12

You should always define , such as "desirable," "beneficial," or "disadvantageous" in value argumentation, because these terms are the source of criteria you will use in making the value judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) value-laden terms 
B) value-generating terms 
C) value-neutral terms 
D) value-development terms 
A) value-laden terms 
B) value-generating terms 
C) value-neutral terms 
D) value-development terms

Question 13

Whether we are arguing fact, value, or policy, we look for the immediate cause of a controversy in some recent event, occurrence, or set of circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining the mass media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are two stock issues for arguing factual propositions. The first stock issue asks: "What information confirms or denies the alleged relationship between the subject and the predicate of the primary inference?" What is the second stock issue?

Accepted Answer

A) By what criteria is the alleged factual relationship located in a hierarchy of acceptable fact? 
B) What techniques of reasoning should be used to demonstrate this relationship? 
C) What are the consequences of accepting this relationship as probably true? 
D) What hierarchy of acceptable fact does the relationship exist in? 
A) By what criteria is the alleged factual relationship located in a hierarchy of acceptable fact? 
B) What techniques of reasoning should be used to demonstrate this relationship? 
C) What are the consequences of accepting this relationship as probably true? 
D) What hierarchy of acceptable fact does the relationship exist in?

Question 16

Why is it helpful to define terms in propositions?

Accepted Answer

A) To narrow the range of possible issues to be argued. 
B) To clarify what we mean. 
C) To establish precisely what the primary inference is. 
D) All of the above 
A) To narrow the range of possible issues to be argued. 
B) To clarify what we mean. 
C) To establish precisely what the primary inference is. 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Defining value-laden terms such as "beneficial," "harmful," or "effective" provides the criteria used to make value judgments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because policy argumentation is concerned with change for the future, analyzing the historical background of the topic is not important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask if there is a proposal to resolve the reason for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the stock issues in factual argumentation used to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A) Verify the relationship between the subject and the object of the proposition through appropriate reasoning 
B) Discover proof that is sufficient to confirm the relationship between the subject and object of the proposition 
C) Argue the probable truth of the relationship between the subject and object of the proposition 
D) All of the above 
A) Verify the relationship between the subject and the object of the proposition through appropriate reasoning 
B) Discover proof that is sufficient to confirm the relationship between the subject and object of the proposition 
C) Argue the probable truth of the relationship between the subject and object of the proposition 
D) All of the above

Investigating the historical background of a topic is valuable because it helps you

The purpose of value argumentation is to decide how to judge something.

Investigating the contemporary and historical background of your proposition's subject provides you with information that helps you find the issues you will argue.

A good reason for considering the historical background of a proposition of fact is that

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining social media, blogs, and electronic discussion sites.

A stock issue for arguing a value proposition asks by what value hierarchy is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask by what criteria is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

Because value propositions focus on what is a salient value judgment at the present time, an extensive analysis of the historical background of a controversy is inappropriate.

In a value proposition, the immediate cause of a controversy is usually stimulated by someone demanding that something should be done.

An inference is an earlier attempt to institute a policy such as the one you are proposing.

When a proposition of value is phrased in comparative terms, the opponent

You should always define , such as "desirable," "beneficial," or "disadvantageous" in value argumentation, because these terms are the source of criteria you will use in making the value judgment.

Whether we are arguing fact, value, or policy, we look for the immediate cause of a controversy in some recent event, occurrence, or set of circumstances.

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining the mass media.

There are two stock issues for arguing factual propositions. The first stock issue asks: "What information confirms or denies the alleged relationship between the subject and the predicate of the primary inference?" What is the second stock issue?

Why is it helpful to define terms in propositions?

Defining value-laden terms such as "beneficial," "harmful," or "effective" provides the criteria used to make value judgments.

Because policy argumentation is concerned with change for the future, analyzing the historical background of the topic is not important.

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask if there is a proposal to resolve the reason for change.

What are the stock issues in factual argumentation used to accomplish?

What Is Argumentation

Where Do I Begin in Argumentation

What Am I Going to Argue About

How Is a Unit of Argument Created

How Do I Prove My Argument

How Do I Reason With My Audience

What Should I Avoid

How Are Factual Propositions Argued

How Are Propositions of Value Argued

How Are Propositions of Policy Argued

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Exam 4: How Do I Analyze Propositions

Investigating the historical background of a topic is valuable because it helps you

The purpose of value argumentation is to decide how to judge something.

Investigating the contemporary and historical background of your proposition's subject provides you with information that helps you find the issues you will argue.

A good reason for considering the historical background of a proposition of fact is that

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining social media, blogs, and electronic discussion sites.

A stock issue for arguing a value proposition asks by what value hierarchy is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask by what criteria is the object of the proposition best evaluated.

Because value propositions focus on what is a salient value judgment at the present time, an extensive analysis of the historical background of a controversy is inappropriate.

In a value proposition, the immediate cause of a controversy is usually stimulated by someone demanding that something should be done.

An inference is an earlier attempt to institute a policy such as the one you are proposing.

When a proposition of value is phrased in comparative terms, the opponent

You should always define , such as "desirable," "beneficial," or "disadvantageous" in value argumentation, because these terms are the source of criteria you will use in making the value judgment.

Whether we are arguing fact, value, or policy, we look for the immediate cause of a controversy in some recent event, occurrence, or set of circumstances.

Analyzing the immediate cause of interest in a topic can be accomplished by examining the mass media.

There are two stock issues for arguing factual propositions. The first stock issue asks: "What information confirms or denies the alleged relationship between the subject and the predicate of the primary inference?" What is the second stock issue?

Why is it helpful to define terms in propositions?

Defining value-laden terms such as "beneficial," "harmful," or "effective" provides the criteria used to make value judgments.

Because policy argumentation is concerned with change for the future, analyzing the historical background of the topic is not important.

A stock issue of factual argumentation is to ask if there is a proposal to resolve the reason for change.

What are the stock issues in factual argumentation used to accomplish?

What Is Argumentation

Where Do I Begin in Argumentation

What Am I Going to Argue About

How Is a Unit of Argument Created

How Do I Prove My Argument

How Do I Reason With My Audience

What Should I Avoid

How Are Factual Propositions Argued

How Are Propositions of Value Argued

How Are Propositions of Policy Argued

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