Analyzing the argument - Part 1 of 2

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • Analyzing the argument is an important skill in everyday life, but it is particularly important in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learn the basics of how arguments are built so you can analyze them more easily.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Introduction
    0:33 Definition of an argument
    1:18 Claims: Premises and the conclusion
    2:54 Analyzing an example argument
    4:34 Arguments and critical thinking
    GUIDE
    "Critical Reading" (THIS PLAYLIST): • Critical Reading
    Critical thinking and reading (introduction): • Critical thinking and ...
    Distinguishing fact from opinion: • Distinguishing fact fr...
    Analyzing the argument (1/3)... • Analyzing the argument...
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    FURTHER READING ABOUT THE ARGUMENT
    Introduction to Logic (by Beth Rosdatter, University of Kentucky): www.uky.edu/~rosdatte/phi120/c...
    Introduction to Logic (by Kevin Klement, University of Massachussets-Amhearst): people.umass.edu/klement/100/l...
    Argument (in Help with Logic Coach; web site): academic.csuohio.edu/polen/LC9...
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    Summary of research on cell phones and cancer risk (cancer.gov article): www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/ca...
    Review of evidence for the association between mobile phone use and risk of intracranial tumors (peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine): jnrbm.biomedcentral.com/articl...
    Use of mobile phones and risk of brain tumours: update of Danish cohort study (British Medical Journal article in PDF): www.bmj.com/content/bmj/343/bm...
    REFERENCES
    ProCon.org. (2016, January). Cell Phones ProCon.org Retrieved from cellphones.procon.org/
    Lennart Hardell et al., "Meta-Analysis of Long-Term
    Mobile Phone Use and the Association With Brain
    Tumours," International Journal of Oncology, Mar. 2008
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Komentáře • 118

  • @alamgirkhan6834
    @alamgirkhan6834 Před 3 lety +17

    The best presentation ever!!!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! I'm glad you've enjoyed the video! :D

  • @donny685
    @donny685 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm grateful to watch this, well explained and organized. Thank you sir! I wish you were my teacher. ❤️

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad the video was useful. I hope you're enjoying the channel!

  • @tooold2044
    @tooold2044 Před 4 lety +11

    Appreciate this as I feel less than confidant for articulating how to critically think. Getting a grip on how to do so will likely help my actual ability to think critically.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 4 lety +4

      That's great! I always say that the more you live, read, and understand the world around you, the easier it is to take in new information. I'm glad you found the information in this video useful. :D

  • @thiennhitran3776
    @thiennhitran3776 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you a lot professor, such a straightfoward explanation coupled with thought-provoking arguments^^

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Happy to know you found the video useful! If you're interested, check out the advanced reading course at snaplanguage.io/esl/c-level/reading/index.html It's an English-as-a-second-language course but pretty much identical to anything I would teach native speakers, too.
      Thanks for supporting the channel! :D

  • @obaidkhan1042
    @obaidkhan1042 Před 3 lety +2

    I wish you were my teacher. God bless you sir. This was so helpful. I'll pray for you and your family

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      In a way, I *am* your teacher through videos :D
      God bless

  • @destiny9420
    @destiny9420 Před 3 lety +7

    This is so helpful you really explained how to think critically, thank you! :)

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety +1

      That's awesome! Glad it was helpful.
      Make sure you clicked the bell when you subscribed to receive all notifications. This way, you won't miss any of our new videos.
      Cheers! :D

    • @theaysabel1923
      @theaysabel1923 Před rokem

      Ty

  • @sergeyfox2298
    @sergeyfox2298 Před 2 lety +2

    Like in philosophy, students are taught to question the veracity of the premises. I like how he acted out here his questioning of the premises to show in real life what scholars do to question the premises.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you've found the video useful. Thanks!

  • @ramatuabdul-rahman6373
    @ramatuabdul-rahman6373 Před 5 lety +5

    I have been watching and listen to lectures online, but this one move me on a lot. I have gain much understanding on reading skills when I start to watch your videos. In fact I am really impressed and I recommend every student to listen to your lectures. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 5 lety

      Thank you so much!! Your comment made my day :D

  • @imamima1102
    @imamima1102 Před 7 lety +11

    Sir .....I really enjoy watching your videos .....looking forward to learn new things from you lovely teacher

  • @ibraahimqarxie1568
    @ibraahimqarxie1568 Před rokem +1

    You really made me understand the concept of analyzing an argument which was peculiar to me previously. In return I have liked the video and subscribed to the channel.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před rokem

      Great! I'm glad you enjoyed the video enough to subscribe. I hope you enjoy all the other videos on the channel!

  • @alecwu2940
    @alecwu2940 Před 5 lety +2

    You have explained the normal method to present an argument! I will follow your shoes to learn more.Thank you,Sir!

  • @sohailaftab4209
    @sohailaftab4209 Před 2 lety +2

    It was really helpful. Thank you sir.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helps! Thanks for watching and leaving a friendly comment. Enjoy the channel

  • @baekitanna1591
    @baekitanna1591 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much, my lecturer makes this course look like rocket science. I hate the course because of him, he just complicates EVERYTHING!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      Aw, sorry to hear that, but I'm glad you found the video helpful. Enjoy the rest of the channel

  • @adrinrem9513
    @adrinrem9513 Před 2 lety

    Thanks, this is actually helpful to make my paper more solid.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety +1

      That's the idea! I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the channel

  • @alirezaamooei6874
    @alirezaamooei6874 Před 6 lety +4

    I hadn't attended to your video editing that makes the subjects more enjoyable .
    Stay Fresh !!!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the feedback. I'm getting better at editing, and I hope I'm really keeping it "fresh" as you put it :D

  • @roscokelky5972
    @roscokelky5972 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Marco very cool breakdown and vedio

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
      Cheers!

  • @heiditsai1828
    @heiditsai1828 Před 5 lety +1

    this video is amazing! thank you so much!

  • @nanachongthu8844
    @nanachongthu8844 Před 3 lety +1

    It was brief and clear

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice! That's the idea. We try to get to the point and make it as clear as possible.
      I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel :D

  • @cake6982
    @cake6982 Před rokem +1

    Minutes before the EWT, gotta love myself ;___;

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před rokem

      Hey, there's no better time than the present, right?

  • @subhamhalder5835
    @subhamhalder5835 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks from India.. lot's of love

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      Hello from the U.S. Lots of love back at you -- Cheers! :D

  • @neithanm
    @neithanm Před 7 lety +5

    Great topics and well presented. Keep it up!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 7 lety

      Thank you for the great compliments, Neithan! I took some time off for the summer, but I'll start in a few days, so there will be new videos coming up.
      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @lowendgaming6106
    @lowendgaming6106 Před rokem

    Very use thanks

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    @juanbarajas1349 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! I hope you enjoy the rest of the channel

  • @mariaalbert990
    @mariaalbert990 Před 4 lety +2

    These videos helped me knockdowns my teas test, improve my reading and writings.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 4 lety

      That’s awesome. I’m glad you found them helpful. Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment. :D

  • @desantriyas
    @desantriyas Před 7 lety +8

    Yeah this video rocks! I'm looking forward to watching the 2 one, when?

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I had to slow production down a bit, but I will start again in a week or two. Make sure to subscribe to the channel so you can be notified when new videos come out.

  • @md.azmanali1300
    @md.azmanali1300 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent tips

  • @bibekanandshah944
    @bibekanandshah944 Před 7 lety +4

    yeah. this video really attracted me as it is so useful.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 7 lety

      That's awesome! Nice comments like these make me want to continue making more videos! :D

  • @S4mRio
    @S4mRio Před 2 lety

    Thank you sir
    You made it so easy to understand
    Watch from India

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety

      Hello from the US. Thanks for watching and leaving a kind message. I'm glad you got a lot out of the video.

  • @mariagadhi313
    @mariagadhi313 Před rokem

    Nice way teaching

  • @noratthiahnordin1740
    @noratthiahnordin1740 Před 7 lety +2

    I am looking forward to listen part 2.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks! I have had to slow down production a little because of work... but I'm getting ready to get the ball rolling again!
      I'm glad you enjoyed the video \:D/

  • @thitantran3253
    @thitantran3253 Před 2 lety +1

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  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci

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  • @michaelkylow4411
    @michaelkylow4411 Před 5 lety +2

    I'd really like to develop my "building an argument", I think your videos are pretty interesting and useful. Do you have any suggestions on how could I get better at it, not only at building an argument, but also at counter attacking other people's point of view- without attacking them personally, of course. I would reaaaaaaally like to be very good at it. Any suggestions, please?

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you for the nice compliments!
      As for "getting better at counter-argumentation," I don't think there's an easy way to learn it other than reading a lot of argumentative materials and noticing how people go about it. You definitely need to pay very close attention to what people are saying (hence the video), find holes in their argument, and present information that supports your counter-argument logically.
      Easier said than done?... you bet! That's something that takes a lot of practice and experience. You often see seasoned writers fall into logical fallacies and build arguments poorly, so I think it is something that you keep getting better at with experience.
      All that being said, I believe the important thing is to pay attention to someone else's ideas very closely and not simply believe every argument or conclusion people reach just because it "sounds good on paper."
      Thanks for watching and, again, for leaving the comment! :D

  • @rizzyyu4898
    @rizzyyu4898 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you for the video!!!!

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    @huajie666liu8 Před 6 lety +2

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    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 6 lety +2

      LOL The "snap" in Snap Language is part of our goal to make videos informative but "snappy," that is, without wasting time with unimportant chit-chat.... :D

  • @lika1595
    @lika1595 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks you but what is " giving side by side reason" ?

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      It has to do with how you present arguments. In *simple reasoning,* you support a conclusion with a relevant reason.
      In *joint reasoning,* you present two reasons which, when presented *together,* creates a logical conclusion.
      In *side by side reasoning,* the reasons are independent from each other and each support a conclusion. Essays are often built on side by side reasoning; each paragraph presents a separate "piece of evidence" and create a cohesive whole that supports the main premise (the thesis) of the whole essay.
      Thanks for watching and leaving a question!

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    Awesome

  • @MYusufAwaludin1382
    @MYusufAwaludin1382 Před 5 lety +1

    thanks for making this vid.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you for watching! I hope you found it helpful. :D

  • @sravanisadhanala7115
    @sravanisadhanala7115 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good

  • @voltz8945
    @voltz8945 Před 7 lety +2

    Is critical reading and making arguments really that hard for other people?

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 7 lety +2

      Well, it depends on how much someone has thought about it. The more you read critically, the more second-nature it becomes. There are quite a few people out there who are not used to read and evaluating the information, asking questions, and so on.

  • @miudo5919
    @miudo5919 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing

  • @martianboi7063
    @martianboi7063 Před rokem +1

    This man looks like Vsauce's father

  • @sabazia8316
    @sabazia8316 Před 2 lety +1

    Can premises be reasons,?

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, in many ways, premises are reasons that support the conclusion; however, when you examine an argument, you just call them premises.
      Thanks for watching and leaving a question

    • @sabazia8316
      @sabazia8316 Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much 💓

    • @sabazia8316
      @sabazia8316 Před 2 lety

      @@snaplanguage Thank alot for explanation. It would be highly appreciated if u share some wonderful videos on minor and major details!

  • @NithilanParamasivam
    @NithilanParamasivam Před 2 měsíci +1

    He reminds me of tony stark

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před měsícem

      I'll add that to the list of people I remind others of LOL
      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! 😎👍

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    @joewhiteside7434 Před 2 lety +1

    5:09 smooooothh lol

  • @justiceyu6513
    @justiceyu6513 Před 3 lety +1

    Me before -_-
    Me watching :)

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 3 lety

      It makes me :-)) to know you went from -_- to :)
      Cheers! :D

  • @thisisme-tc3my
    @thisisme-tc3my Před rokem

    「コンテンツを調整する必要があります」、

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před rokem

      Sorry to hear you may not be happy with the content. The comment is very vague though. If you leave a more specific comment, I’ll look into it.
      Thanks for watching and taking the time to contribute to the channel. 😎

  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci

    It’s me Mario

  • @steviebro9937
    @steviebro9937 Před rokem

    Good luck whoever is doing EWT today lmao

  • @devo_9710
    @devo_9710 Před 4 lety +1

    2:54

  • @tytranty8712
    @tytranty8712 Před 2 lety

    the video image is too poor, you need to fix it more

  • @Johnny43ver
    @Johnny43ver Před rokem +1

    Vsauce's dad

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před rokem

      He never calls his dad, though. It's tragic
      Thanks for watching and leaving an amusing comment

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    @abdulkhan-hg5ze Před 3 lety +2

    ahhhhhhhhhh

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    @syedmsyuwari4554 Před 3 lety

    jeng mana jeng?

  • @NithilanParamasivam
    @NithilanParamasivam Před 2 měsíci +2

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  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci

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  • @shivamtransport8309
    @shivamtransport8309 Před rokem

    「こんなにいいとは思えない」、

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před rokem

      とても悲しい。非常に申し訳ない。

  • @rolexshadow
    @rolexshadow Před 4 lety +1

    I just sub to you but u made an argument that i will get smarter through language but smart in comparison what, you? you are a holder of a PH.D i dont even have a Bachelor degree.

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 4 lety +1

      The idea behind the slogan ("Get Smarter Through Language") is not really about formal education. Language is everywhere. It's through language that we learn new things; it doesn't matter whether we learn things in school or just taking an interest in the world around us. Ultimately, by improving our language skills, we also improve our ability to learn...
      Thanks for the sub and for leaving an awesome question! :D

    • @rolexshadow
      @rolexshadow Před 4 lety +1

      @@snaplanguage I really appreciate you taking the time out to respond to me and explaining the thought process behind "Getting smarter through language".
      Thanks.

  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci +1

    Burp

  • @claudiahernandez1624
    @claudiahernandez1624 Před 4 lety +2

    I like you but I hate philosophy 😭😭😭 thank you though appreciate this

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 4 lety +2

      (Between us)... philosophy is not my cup of tea, either...
      Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment :D

  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am a scammer from ocbc bank

  • @scary5246
    @scary5246 Před 6 lety

    What makes argument valid or relevant? Lets say that someone say "Video games are bad for kids"

    • @snaplanguage
      @snaplanguage  Před 6 lety +2

      The answer is not as straightforward as we would like. To build an argument to support a statement such as "Video games are bad for children," you need to build an argument with relevant and sufficient claims or premises.
      To be relevant, a premise must be directly related to your conclusion. However, if you present only one or two relevant claims, are they enough to make the point? What is considered "sufficient" is difficult to define. Only one claim is most likely not enough... 3? 4? 5? Well, some people will never be happy no matter how many good arguments you present; others are too willing to change their own opinions based on just one "silly premise." (That's why I started out by saying the answer was not very straightforward...)
      The truth is that understanding the world around us and defending one viewpoint or another is something ongoing. It needs a lot of research-based information... and sometimes research itself may find conflicting things. This ongoing search for "truth" is what makes it so interesting to be human. :D

  • @IanN-vi3sc
    @IanN-vi3sc Před 2 měsíci +1

    So skibidi

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    @audifadillah7094 Před rokem

    Bunyi video tidak bagus

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    @NithilanParamasivam Před 2 měsíci

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    @NithilanParamasivam Před 2 měsíci +2

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