In this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents 1. Brief Table of Contents Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Why Study Argument? Chapter 2: What Is An Argument? Chapter 3: Forms of Proof Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model) Part 2: Analyzing Claims Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims Part 3: Developing Your Argument Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument Chapter 12: Finding Evidence Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments Part 5: Forms of Reasoning Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments Chapter 17: Argument by Example Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case Chapter 19: Causal Argument Chapter 20: Argument from Sign Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma Chapter 22: Argument from Authority Part 6: Conclusion Chapter 23: Remember This 2. Full Table of Contents Part 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Why Study Argument? The Alternatives to ArgumentationArgumentation is a Requirement for DemocracyHow to Use This Book Chapter 2: What Is An Argument? The Definition of an ArgumentThe Boundaries of Argument: Insults, OpinionsImplications of the DefinitionArgumentation Requires Shared Assumptions: Conspiracies, Fundamentalism and Cults Chapter 3: Forms of Proof Logos, Ethos, Pathos, KairosAssessing Arguments Using the Four Forms of ProofCreating Arguments Using the Four Forms of Proof Chapter 4: Modeling Arguments (Toulmin Model) Claims, Grounds and WarrantsUnpacking Arguments with ToulminArgument Networks Part 2: Analyzing Claims Chapter 5: Introduction to Claim Types Chapter 6: Analyzing Fact Claims Can We Know What the Truth Is?That''s Just Your OpinionThat''s Just a TheoryDeveloping a Fact Claim Chapter 7: Analyzing Value Claims Why Are They Difficult? Relationship to Fact ClaimsTypes of Value Arguments Chapter 8: Analyzing Policy Claims What is Unique about Policy Claims?Building Your Policy ClaimCommon Fallacies and Problems Part 3: Developing Your Argument Chapter 9: Kairos: The Context of Your Argument Audience AnalysisMediaHistoryThe Occasion Chapter 10: Ethos: Developing Your Credibility Models of Credibility Credibility FallaciesDeveloping Your CredibilityAd Hominum Attacks Chapter 11: Presenting Your Argument Classical ModelOther ModelsChoosing a ModelPracticalities Part 4: Supporting and Defending Your Argument Chapter 12: Finding Evidence Finding EvidenceUnderstanding EvidenceUnderstanding Specialized Evidence Chapter 13: Evidence and Your Argument Choosing Evidence to UseCiting EvidenceCreating EvidenceTen Things That Aren''t True Chapter 14: Rebutting Arguments Stasis TheoryBurden of ProofWays of RespondingPlacing and Framing Your Response Part 5: Forms of Reasoning Chapter 15: Introduction to Forms of Reasoning Chapter 16: Definitional Arguments Where Do Definitions Come From?Failing to be Well Defined for a ContextThe Role of Pathos Chapter 17: Argument by Example Inductive ReasoningInformal Argument by ExampleStatistics Chapter 18: Argument by Analogy and Parallel Case How They Are PersuasiveParallel Case Extended Analogy Chapter 19: Causal Argument How They Are PersuasiveFamous Causal Arguments Chapter 20: Argument from Sign What Makes this Argument ValidFamous Arguments from Sign Chapter 21: Argument by Dilemma Rhetorical ImpactCase StudyDualistic Thinking Chapter 22: Argument from Authority Why Is This Needed?Understanding and Developing Your ArgumentIssues with Argument from Authority Part 6: Conclusion Chapter 23: Remember This The Five Things Appendix: Arguments We Don''t Ever Want To Hear Again.