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Argument map

An argument map or argument diagram is a visual representation of the structure of an argument. An argument map typically includes all the key components of the argument, traditionally called the conclusion and the premises, also called contention and reasons. Argument maps can also show co-premises, objections, counterarguments, rebuttals, inferences…

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Key features

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Map overview Semantic statistics

Argument map

Nodes82
Edges81
Triples53
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.02439
Components1

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Argument map

Top relations

related to Key features · 11
Argument map → According, Another, Chris Reed, Douglas, Each, Glenn Rowe, One, The, There, Walton, With
related to The philosophical origins and tradition of argument mapping · 7
Argument map → Archbishop Richard Whately, Elements, However, In, Logic, Logical Division, Tree
related to Diagramming written text · 6
Argument map → Monroe Beardsley's, Practical Logic, Put, Separate, Set, Supply
related to Limitations · 6
Argument map → Creating, Depending, Kialo's, They, To, When
related to Difficulties with the philosophical tradition · 5
Argument map → Argument, For, Informal, It, There
related to Argdown · 4
Argument map → Argdown, It, Markdown-inspired, The Argdown
related to Evidence that argument mapping improves critical thinking ability · 4
Argument map → Alvarez's, SD, The, There
related to Diagramming as thinking · 3
Argument map → An, Argument, The
has application · 2
Argument map → Argument, It
see also · 2
Argument map → Argument, Informal

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Important terminology

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Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
discussioninstance ofthe goal may be more easily accomplished with other methods0.80text
rubricsinstance ofthe goal may be more easily accomplished with other methods0.80text
and a simple argument framework or simple graphic organizer such as a vee diagraminstance ofthe goal may be more easily accomplished with other methods0.80text
Argument maphas applicationArgument0.60section
Argument maphas applicationIt0.60section
Argument maprelated to ArgdownArgdown0.60section
Argument maprelated to ArgdownMarkdown-inspired0.60section
Argument maprelated to ArgdownIt0.60section
Argument maprelated to ArgdownThe Argdown0.60section
Argument maprelated to Diagramming as thinkingArgument0.60section
Argument maprelated to Diagramming as thinkingThe0.60section
Argument maprelated to Diagramming as thinkingAn0.60section

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