November 1, 2011 - Everything's an argument Page 3-37
Purposes of Argument
Arguments to Inform
Arguments to Convince
Arguments to Explore
Arguments to Make Decisions
Arguments to Meditate or Pray
Arguments about the Past
Arguments about the Future
Arguments about the Present
Kinds of Argument
Arguments of Fact – Did Something Happen?
Arguments of Definition – What Is the Nature of the Thing?
Arguments of Evaluation – What Is the Quality of the Thing?
Proposal Arguments – What Actions Should Be Taken?
Audiences for Arguments
Considering Contexts
