Intellectual Standards
Strategies of clear thinking & communication
Relevance
Answer the question at hand. All support is related to the thesis and minor premise.
Clarity
Make sure your words are communicating the ideas that you intend to communicate.
Precision
Define all relevant terms and describe key concepts so there is no doubt about their meaning
Accuracy
Support your thesis and minor claims with evidence, support, and validated facts
Significance
Focus on the most important issues, supports/evidences, and conclusions
Logic
Develop a clear line of thinking and reasoning. Explain how you arrive at your conclusions
Depth
Consider the complexities of the issue including what you bring to the dialogue
Breadth
Be open to and analyze other objections to your argument, other reasonable viewpoints, or other lines of reasoning.
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