Promoting good linkages between assumptions, arguments, and conclusions

There will be slightly different forms for evaluating the different types of argument, because specific questions can be tailored to promote better quality depending on the type of argument being made.

For instance, a photo submitted as a reason to agree or disagree might have different issues that need to be addressed related to exaggeration of political cartoons, or appeal to emotion.

Linkage Scores

The following equation could be used to add more points to valid linkages between assumptions, arguments, and conclusions:

·         LV_n:      Number of times someone has verified the logic of a an assumption and conclusion relationship

·         n:         Number of times a verification is removed from a conclusion. A verification of a logical argument that supports a conclusion is an n=1 relationship. A verification of an argument that supports an argument that supports a conclusion is an n=2 relationship

·         LR_n:      Logic Reviewer’s score.  See my discussion on giving people scores based on the performance of arguments they support or oppose.