Grading Interpretation

Use of reasoning (logos)

Know when you are reasoning from specific instance, from general principle, using causal and analogical reasoning. Avoid Fallacies.

Reason from specific instance (inductive) when you think your conclusion is harder for your audience to accept.
- Beware of making hasty generalizations.
Reason from general principle (deductive) when you think your major and minor premise will not be hard for your audience to accept.
Always support claims with copious, relevant evidence.

Note	Symbol Key:	Interpretation
! =	SUPERIOR	You went out of your way to fully support your claims in a logical and reasonable manner.
+ =	EFFECTIVE	There was no faults in your use of logic.
+ =	PROBLEMATIC	Your logical arguments were weak. Possibilities include not having enough supporting evidence, attributing one cause to an event when there may be other contributing factors, or using analogical reasoning where items being compared have too many essential differences.
– =	DETRIMENTAL	Your use of logic was faulty invalidating your conclusions.