WEEK 3: THE ROLES OF SUPPORTING STATEMENT - PART 1

How to make people more assured with our premise?

D.S.A.E.R.A

Definitions: 

              Statement that explains or stimulates how to use a word or phrases.

Types of definition

• Lexical definition: words or phrases are defined generally in language
• Precising definition: the arguer attempts to further describe "vague" words or phrases by adding            examples or illustrations
• Stipulative definition: arguer creates anew or vague word or phrase to describe a concept or uses an existing word or phrase in a new way.
•  Persuasive definition: arguer creates a definition in an effort to persuade the listener to agree with his or her point of view often using an emotional appeal or slanted term.

Supporting Argument:

 Supporting argument is one which has as its conclusion the same statement as the premise being supported but such statements are often not stated.

Assumption:

All support for premises can be traced back to a set of beliefs which the person making the argument considers to be self - evident and therefore not in need of further support or analysis.

Evidence:

The relative strength of evidence is determined by how reliable a person believes it to be. Premises can be supported by evidence such as statistical studies, historical information, physical evidence, observation, experiments and eye witness.

Reference to authority:

Rely on the judgements of others authorities whom we believe to be more likely to come to an accurate evaluation of the evidence than we are ourselves.

In order for someone to be acknowledged as an authority, the person must pose the following criteria:

—Knowledge:    

   Personal experience, Demonstrated Performance

—Qualification:    

   University degrees, Peer recognition, Awards & Honours, Professional membership

Anecdote:

Short story can help readers or listeners to appreciate the premise 

anybody can think, but can u think critically? making premises based on DSAERA?