Assignment Problem: Think of a time you had an argument.
This should be a time you had a conflict or disagreement with someone and engaged in discussion or debate. How would you describe the issue or conflict?
1. What methods did you use to try to persuade your opponent or get your way?
2. What methods did they use?
3. What was more important to you and that person: "winning" or reaching a resolution?
4. Based on your narrative, what can you conclude is at least one effective and one ineffective way of engaging in argumentation?