For Arguments - A Rulebook

Distinguishing between premises (the supporting reasons) and conclusions (the point being proved).

Ensuring premises are reliable from the start and using concrete, concise language to avoid "airy elaboration". A Rulebook for Arguments

Assuming the very point you are trying to prove. Equivocation: Changing the meaning of a term mid-argument. A Rulebook for Arguments

Developing ideas in a natural order where each sentence leads smoothly to the next. Types of Logical Support The book categorizes different methods for building a case: A Rulebook for Arguments

Using multiple, representative examples rather than isolated incidents.

A significant portion of the book is dedicated to identifying and avoiding , such as: Ad Hominem: Attacking the person rather than the argument.