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Title: Basics of an Argument, Part II


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Basics of an Argument, Part II
  • Weber State University
  • Spring 2007

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Premise Conclusion Indicators
  • Premise indicators word or phrase that
    introduces a premise in an argument.
  • Conclusion indicators word or phrase that
    introduces a conclusion in an argument.

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Premise Indicator Words
  • Because
  • Whereas
  • Since
  • In light of
  • Given that
  • For the reason that
  • For
  • The reason why conclusion is

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Conclusion Indicator Words
  • Therefore
  • Hence
  • Ergo
  • Thus
  • Consequently
  • Subsequently non-temporal use
  • In conclusion
  • Accordingly
  • So
  • It follows that

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Transition Words or Phrases
  • Transition words indicate introduction,
    amplification, clarification, emphasis,
    illustration, or contrast.
  • Sometimes transition words or phrases may
    indicate a premise.

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Transition Words or Phrases (E.g.)
  • Introduction in order to, primarily, the first
    reason, in the first place, to begin, in general
  • Amplification moreover, in addition, provided
    that, similarly, also, likewise
  • Clarification that is, to restate, in other
    words, in simpler terms, briefly
  • Emphasis in fact, nonetheless, nevertheless, in
    effect
  • Illustration for example, for instance,
    specifically
  • Contrast however, alternatively, on the other
    hand, notwithstanding, in opposition to, and yet
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