Premises and Assumptions
Every argument rests on something. Some of that foundation is stated right on the page, and some of it stays hidden, taken for granted by the writer. Learning to see both the spoken and the unspoken parts lets you understand an argument fully — and notice where it might be shaky. A premise is a […]
Sufficiency and Quality of Evidence
Once you know that evidence should be relevant, the next question is whether there is enough of it, and whether it is good enough. A single weak fact rarely proves a big claim. Judging how much support an argument really has is a skill careful readers use every day. Sufficiency asks whether there is enough […]
