GOOD ARGUMENTATION: Techniques and It's Importance

Good argumentation techniques are always beneficial. Your chances to win others are higher if you can:-

• prepare effective arguments and
• refute your opponents' argument.

By definition, it is the process of forming reasons, justifying beliefs, and drawing conclusions with the aim of influencing the thoughts and/or actions of others.

Argumentation Techniques

 In order to win your counterpart when you are arguing on a certain matter/issue you must use the following techniques, they will help you:-

•  Try to understand the position of your counterpart first, then react to it.
• If your counterpart's argumentation is weak, repeat your own good argumentation.
• If you are interrupted, insist on the right to finish what you were saying.
• Anticipate your counterpart's arguments by including them in your own argumentation.
• Use the persuasive power of examples. Ask your counterpart to provide concrete examples of how to apply his theories.
• Expose generalisation and inaccuracies.
• Stick to the facts of the issue.
• If somebody evades the issue, return to the subject 

Importance of Argumentation

Normally people arguing to each other due to different purposes, most of the reasons for people arguing to each other are briefly explained here below:-  

To clarify thinking as individuals or groups, Oftentimes, individuals and groups do not know what they believe but are still faced with information that requires interpretation. Argument can help individuals and groups learn about issues.

 To explain or defend actions or beliefs, People have reasons for doing what they do, though oftentimes the reasons are not made clear. Argument seeks to shed light on those reasons and make them explicit and open to scrutiny.

 To solve problems or make judgments, The world is filled with controversies about how best to act, all with competing interests and evidence that prescribe a particular direction. Argument helps facilitate decision-making about what actors should and should not do.

 To have fun, Participating in the clash of ideas can be an intellectually stimulating process that is primarily pleasurable. Argument is not always serious and deliberative; in fact, most arguments that people have are over relatively unimportant issues.

NOTE: Facts are hard to refute so gather some pertinent data before the argument starts. Surveys, statistics, quotes from relevant people and results are useful arguments to deploy in support of your case.