Basics of an Argument, Part II

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Basics of an Argument, Part II

• Weber State University
• Spring 2007

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Premise Conclusion Indicators

• Premise indicators word or phrase that
  introduces a premise in an argument.
• Conclusion indicators word or phrase that
  introduces a conclusion in an argument.

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Premise Indicator Words

• Because
• Whereas
• Since
• In light of
• Given that
• For the reason that
• For
• The reason why conclusion is

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Conclusion Indicator Words

• Therefore
• Hence
• Ergo
• Thus
• Consequently
• Subsequently non-temporal use
• In conclusion
• Accordingly
• So
• It follows that

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Transition Words or Phrases

• Transition words indicate introduction,
  amplification, clarification, emphasis,
  illustration, or contrast.
• Sometimes transition words or phrases may
  indicate a premise.

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Transition Words or Phrases (E.g.)

• Introduction in order to, primarily, the first
  reason, in the first place, to begin, in general
• Amplification moreover, in addition, provided
  that, similarly, also, likewise
• Clarification that is, to restate, in other
  words, in simpler terms, briefly
• Emphasis in fact, nonetheless, nevertheless, in
  effect
• Illustration for example, for instance,
  specifically
• Contrast however, alternatively, on the other
  hand, notwithstanding, in opposition to, and yet