A Rulebook For Arguments -
Properly citing sources that are informed, impartial, and cross-checked.
Using multiple, representative examples rather than isolated incidents.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to identifying and avoiding , such as: Ad Hominem: Attacking the person rather than the argument. A Rulebook for Arguments
Assuming the very point you are trying to prove. Equivocation: Changing the meaning of a term mid-argument.
Ensuring premises are reliable from the start and using concrete, concise language to avoid "airy elaboration". Properly citing sources that are informed, impartial, and
Developing ideas in a natural order where each sentence leads smoothly to the next. Types of Logical Support The book categorizes different methods for building a case:
Drawing comparisons between similar cases to support a conclusion. Assuming the very point you are trying to prove
Distinguishing between premises (the supporting reasons) and conclusions (the point being proved).
