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Thinking About Content<\/h1>\r\n\"AnContent analysis of an argument is really just what it seems\u2014looking closely at the content in an argument. When you\u2019re analyzing an argument for content, you\u2019re looking at things like claims, evidence to support those claims, and if that evidence makes sense.\r\n\r\nThe\u00a0Toulmin<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0method described earlier in this learning area is a great tool for analyzing the content of an argument. In fact, it was developed as a tool for analyzing the content of an argument. Using the different concepts we learn in the Toulmin model, we are able to examine an argument by thinking about what claim is being made, what evidence is being used to support that claim, the warrants behind that evidence, and more.\r\n\r\nWhen you analyze an argument, there is a good chance your professor will have you review and use the Toulmin information provided in the Excelsior OWL.\r\n\r\nHowever, the lessons you have learned about\u00a0logical fallacies<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will also help you analyze the content of an argument. You\u2019ll want to look closely at the logic being presented in the claims and evidence. Does the logic hold up, or do you see logical fallacies? Obviously, if you see fallacies, you should really question the argument.","rendered":"

Thinking About Content<\/h1>\n

\"AnContent analysis of an argument is really just what it seems\u2014looking closely at the content in an argument. When you\u2019re analyzing an argument for content, you\u2019re looking at things like claims, evidence to support those claims, and if that evidence makes sense.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Toulmin<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0method described earlier in this learning area is a great tool for analyzing the content of an argument. In fact, it was developed as a tool for analyzing the content of an argument. Using the different concepts we learn in the Toulmin model, we are able to examine an argument by thinking about what claim is being made, what evidence is being used to support that claim, the warrants behind that evidence, and more.<\/p>\n

When you analyze an argument, there is a good chance your professor will have you review and use the Toulmin information provided in the Excelsior OWL.<\/p>\n

However, the lessons you have learned about\u00a0logical fallacies<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0will also help you analyze the content of an argument. You\u2019ll want to look closely at the logic being presented in the claims and evidence. Does the logic hold up, or do you see logical fallacies? Obviously, if you see fallacies, you should really question the argument.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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