Exercise 2
1. Make a Rationale Reasoning map of this
form:

Use these claims:
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Hints:
- Change the colors of the boxes to show what sort of claim each
is: a white box for the position, and green boxes for the reasons
- Identify the position, which is the main point at stake
- To work out which reason belongs at which level ask yourself: does this reason provide evidence for the
position, or does it support the other reason?
2. Check your work against the
model.

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