Logical Structures of Arguments
Debating
Resolution
Statement
 A sentence with a truth value
 A topic of substantial discussion
Example/Evidence
 Case study, qualitative or
quantitative data
 Expands upon the statement, gives
context and understanding
Analysis
 Explains why the
example/evidence is relevant and
convincing
 Shows patterns
 Gives commentary
Link
 Back to the resolution/previous
points
 Forward to an extension of the
argument
St George’s
Logical Structures of Arguments
Debating
St George’s