Argumentation

R.E.R.O.A.D., Definitions, and Evidence Tests

R.E.R.O.A.D.

Reasoning, Evidence, Refutation, Organization, Analysis, Delivery

Reasoning

Making a clear connection between your evidence and claim

Evidence

The support for your claim

Refutation

Limiting the opponent's argument

Organization

1. Have your notes in order

2. Follow the argument’s flow

3. Organize the importance of your headings

4. Understand formats of arguments

Analysis

A careful examination of a problem (surprises should be eliminated)

Delivery

1. Argument must be professional

2. Audience must understand you

3. Be confident

The Goal of Argumentation

To enlighten and to persuade

The Four Tests of Evidence

1. Verifiable

2. Timely

3. Credible

4. Relevant

The Resolution

The topic being argued about

The Affirmative

The side that seeks to change the status quo

The Negative

The side that seeks to defend the status quo