Glossary

Critical Thinking Critical Terms!

A
Argument - an opinion backed up by at least one good reason
Asserting a claim - stating a point of view that may not necessarily be backed up/agreed with

C
Conclusion - opinion drawn from the reason(s)
Counter argument - offer an alternative opinion with good reason and grounds

D
Dialogue - a discussion/discourse between 2 or more people
Dispute - disagreement

E
Explanation - telling you what the case is, not trying to convince you of the cause

I
Inference - describes how conclusions are drawn from the premises

P
Premise - a reason, the grounds of an argument

R
Reasoning indicators - linking words/phrases
Example
Therefore, so and because
Refutaion - rejection of an argument

S
Synonym - different words with the same meaning
Example
premise and reason