Reasoning analysis in research works

The following discussion agenda is on Analysis of Reasoning in Research works:

1. On argument and rhetoric
2. Stages in analysis of natural lanuage reasoning
• Phase 1: identify reasoning  indicators
• Provisional inference indicators: conclusion indicators, reason indicators, suppositional indicators, model terms
• Phase 2: analyze reasoning structures
3. On strength of argument
• "Degree of support" of reasons:
• Nil
• Weak
• Moderate
• Strong
4. On suppositional arguments

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Reference
Ryan, B., Scapens, R.W., and Theobold, M. (2002) "Chapter 11: The critical analysis of reasoning" Research Method and Methodology in Finance and Accounting, Thomson.