Iowa State University
Speech Communication 322

Argumentation, Critical Thinking & Debate

Web Analysis:
Why

 Gullible....................................Cynical

Believe anything..........Believe nothing

Pitiful evidence.........No evidence at all!

...........appropriately trusting.............
................strong for debate.................



Web Analysis:
How-To

 Step 1: Who is responsible?

Step 2: Ask the Big Questions:

    Expertise?
    Information?
    Bias?
    Guarantee?
Step 3: Weigh your final judgment



Web Analysis:
Examples

 The Neighbors
1. Find a good website in The Neighbors case.

2. Would you rely on the information in these websites in a debate? Why or why not? Use the 3 steps, and record your results on the analysis form.


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