Now you know how to map an argument's structure, it's time to take the next big step: assessing whether or not arguments are any good. Such evaluation is the heart of critical thinking.
In the next two sets you will ask 'should I be convinced by this argument?', and show your evaluation on a Rationale Reasoning map.
© Austhink 2007. Rationale Exercises version 0.1, Sep-07
Note: these exercises are undergoing continual improvement. Next time you come back they might be a bit different.