Art of Arguing: What I Have Learned in Comm 41

Over the course of this semester I have learned so much about the art of arguing. I always knew how to present at argument during a discussion in a way that would convince them or to sound believable. I was unaware of how technical arguing can be. From deductive and inductive, to marketing strategies and hearsay, I learned about breaking down arguments and challenging them . I specifically learned to look into arguments presented around me. When being advertised to, informed on the news, being presented scientific facts, and many other interactions, I have developed the skills needed to evaluate and analyze the arguments made. When someone proposes an argument to me, I now go through a process so I can make a decision on whether or the argument is valid. I take in to account how they present it, where they are pulling there facts from (if there are any), and if their conclusion makes sense. This class has taught me to challenge my thoughts and to not be afraid of presenting my own opinion. I had always been afraid of giving my opinion on a controversial topic or issue because I was worried that my argument would not makes sense (leaving those with opposing views to question my judgement). Thankfully, I have adapted the skills to present and analyze arguments for everyday interactions, making me a much more improved critical thinker.