Architecture Research Methods ARCH 5365 BCW Chapter 11

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Architecture Research MethodsARCH 5365BCW
Chapter 11

• Gary W. Smith, 2006

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Warrants

• Warrant a commonsense generalization about the
  world that everyone considers self-evident.

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• We demonstrate the logical relevance of a reason
  to a claim with a warrant.
• Warrant whenever X, then Y.

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• Two parts to a warrant
• A general consequence (commonly accepted, similar
  idea)
• A general consequence that the reader can infer
  (something specific to your evidence)

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• One must first ask the reader to accept something
  generally known or knowable, then ask them to
  accept something similar, but more specific to
  your argument. A specific circumstance leads to
  a specific consequence.

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• The parts can relate due to
• Cause and effect (narrow streets reduce traffic
  speed)
• One thing is a sign of another (people removing
  their coats denotes that they are hot)
• A rule of behavior
• A definition
• A principle of reasoning (if that, then this)
• Any other principle that links a condition and a
  consequence

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• Use warrants ONLY when you think the readers
  might question your reasoning or logic.

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• Make sure that the warrant
• Is true and appropriately limited
• Applies to the reason and to the claim
• Is appropriate and persuasive (particularly if
  it is something easily understood that makes it
  easier to understand your reasoning)

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• The warrant must be specific, not vague or too
  generally applied (everyone, all ,any, never are
  examples of words that should not be used).

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• Non sequitur means It doesnt follow or
  unwarrantedyour warrant must make sense in the
  context of your claim, evidence and reasoning