aMAP - "Argument Creator Map"

http://www.amap.org.uk/create/

aMap is short for ‘argument map’.  The idea is very simple – to promote the art of arguing by mapping out complex debates in a simple visual format.

aMaps come in two different formats:
- Interactive personalised aMaps, which you can make here

- Printed pocket-sized aMap “argument guides”, which you can buy here

Using aMap in the classroom! 

At its heart, aMap is about helping people get to grips with complex issues and getting people to think –  ideal for use in the classroom for lessons like Critical Thinking and other philosophical based subjects . . .
The underlying structuring of aMaps is based around “informal logic” – this is the logic people use to argue in everyday life.  Informal logic has a four-tiered structure:
- Your position (I think ...) – what you think overall
- Propositions (Because ...) – reasons that support your position
- Arguments (As ...)– supporting arguments that back up each of your propositions- Evidence (Supported by . . .) – supporting evidence to back up your arguments

This critical thinking exercise for teachers focuses on helping students to develop arguments – all part of aMap’s critical thinking educational resources for teaching critical thinking in classrooms across schools and colleges.

The ability to develop a good argument is an essential skill to have in everyday life – whether for professional or personal reasons, the ability to argue well will get you a long way in life.
Start an Argument!!! 
 http://www.amap.org.uk/create/