Understanding Arguments and Evidence

Dr. David and Argument Alice guide viewers through the essentials of debate training, focusing on constructing arguments using claims, reasoning, and evidence. Alice explains the difference between claims and facts, the importance of reasoning, and how to support arguments with evidence. An example debate topic about mobile phones is used to illustrate these concepts. The video concludes with a summary and encouragement to practice argument building.

Who is introduced as the guide for making arguments in the debate training?

• Dr. David

• Debate Dan

• Argument Alice

• Professor Smith

What analogy is used to describe the structure of an argument?

• Building a bridge

• Building a house

• Assembling a puzzle

• Constructing a car

Which of the following is NOT a component of an argument?

• Claim

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Opinion

What is the main difference between a claim and a fact?

• A claim is debatable, a fact is not

• A claim is more interesting than a fact

• A claim is always true, a fact is not

• A claim is longer than a fact

What question should you ask to develop reasoning for a claim?

• What is the claim?

• Why is this true?

• Who made the claim?

• When was the claim made?

Which of the following can be used as evidence in an argument?

• Unverified rumors

• Personal opinions

• Expert statements

• Random guesses

What is the debate topic used as an example in the video?

• Parents should monitor screen time

• Schools should ban smartphones

• Adults should use less technology

• Kids should not have mobile phones

What is one reason given for why mobile phones are harmful to kids' eyes?

• They emit green light

• They are too heavy to hold

• They emit blue light

• They are too expensive

According to the video, why is it difficult for parents to control kids' mobile phone use?

• Parents are busy

• Kids hide their phones

• Phones are too small

• Parents are not tech-savvy

What evidence is provided to support the claim about mobile phones and eyesight?

• A survey from a local school

• A study from the University of Toledo

• An article from a fashion magazine

• A report from a tech company