Syllabus
Schedule
Nature of Argument
Need for Critical Thinking
Source Credibility Tests
Claims
Extra Credit: Name That Claim
Toulmin Model
Sample Toulmin Arguments
Study Guide for Test 1
Sample Quiz 1
Arguing Constructively
Argumentativeness & Verbal Aggressiveness
Extra Credit: Conspiracies.mht
Evidence
Refutational Essay Assignment
Target Essays
Causal Reasoning Essay
Analogy
Sign Reasoning
Extra Credit: Name That Cause
Generalization & Example
Study Guide for Test 2
Sample Quiz 2
Common Fallacies in Reasoning
Fallacy Dialogue
Love is a Fallacy

Welcome to HCOM 235

Essentials of Argumentation

Fall 2009

This site contains the syllabus, schedule, assignments, lecture notes, learning links, and sample test questions for the course.

Click on any of the links on the left to access course materials for fall semester 2009.

If you'd like to email me, you may do so at: rgass@fullerton.edu

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