Title: Reading: (CU2 M1) Logical Arguments
Course: SkillsCom WR 122 15.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 1 - Toulmin's Structure of Argument

The following reading comes from an open educational resource textbook on good writing called Writing Spaces. It is an in-depth chapter meant to introduce various types of argument to a college-level audience. Please read the entire chapter, but pay close attention to the first 7 pages in particular. We will read further about the concepts that Jones discusses at the end of the chapter later; for now, focusing on what she has to say about how we talk about argument in an academic setting (and why it’s different from what you may think it is) is what you’ll need to complete this section.

The reading suggests a number of activities for you to complete. You do not need to complete these activities as part of our course; many are meant to be completed in a face-to-face classroom setting. However, read through the directions, and feel free to complete the activities on your own to deepen your understanding of the material.

Finding the Good Argument OR Why Bother With Logic (PDF)

Purdue Logic Introduction (Webpage)

Purdue OWL Logical Vocabulary (Webpage)