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Communication & Argumentation · Module 2

Building Better Arguments

Module 1 was about being understood. This module is about being convincing — honestly. Constructing an argument that holds, persuading without manipulating, recognising when someone is manipulating you, and using all of it in the situations where communication is hardest: conflict, teams, and a room full of people.

It ends with the capstone, where you take a real position through the whole framework and present it.

Lessons
7 lessons
Estimated time
~6-8 hours
Assessment
Module quiz included

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Lessons

Lesson 1 · 17 min

Constructing Logical Arguments

Lesson 2 · 17 min

Persuasion and Influence

Lesson 3 · 18 min

Recognizing Manipulation

Lesson 4 · 18 min

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Lesson 5 · 17 min

Communicating in Teams

Lesson 6 · 18 min

Public Speaking and Presentations

Lesson 7 · 25 min

Capstone: Present a Solution

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Building Better Arguments — Module Assessment

14 questions · pass mark 75%

  1. 1.What are the three parts of an argument, and which is most often omitted?
  2. 2.What is a warrant?
  3. 3.Why does a qualified claim survive better than an absolute one?
  4. 4.What do ethos, logos, and pathos appeal to?
  5. 5.Why does conceding a weakness in your case increase credibility?
  6. 6.What single test separates persuasion from manipulation?
  7. 7.What makes emotional exploitation different from honest pathos?
  8. 8.What is the difference between a position and an interest?
  9. 9.What is a BATNA, and why does it matter?
  10. 10.Why must common ground be confirmed rather than assumed in a team?
  11. 11.What is the test of whether a slide is doing its job?
  12. 12.What actually reduces presentation nervousness?
  13. 13.What does Crew Resource Management teach about team communication under pressure?
  14. 14.Name the two things that distinguish persuasion from manipulation.
Answer every question to submit.