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How to Stop an Argument in 30 Seconds
If you just don't want to get into it right now, the best course of action is to make peace or move out of the way.
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How to Resolve an Argument before It Turns into a Fight
It's all fun and games until someone's feelings get hurt. Follow these steps and keep both of your eyes.
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General Election Now: How can the UK force a vote? | You Ask The Questions
Liz Truss has announced her resignation, with the Conservative party saying they'll be selecting a new leader, and therefore prime minister. For many, it's the last straw after 12 years of Tory rule. For others, they simply don't...
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Pro-Ukrainians protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky
Protesters in the US lined a road in Vermont where Vice President JD Vance was expected to pass, following his and President Trump's heated exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
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Far-right AfD supporters in Germany cite rising crime and social changes as reasons for support
Far-right AfD supporters in Germany cite rising crime and social changes as reasons for supportThe Independent
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Theresa May denounces Trump, Farage and Le Pen over climate change ‘hoax’ claims
Theresa May has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and other leading right-wing politicians including Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen over their climate-change denial.Source: The Independent
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Identifying features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question. - To meet its purpose...
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Planning the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can plan the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...
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Writing an effective article
Pupil outcome: I can use anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics to write an effective article. Key learning points: - In order to write a convincing argument, you might include techniques such as anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics. -...
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Planning an effective article
Pupil outcome: I can come up with a main argument as well as ideas for three main paragraphs as a plan for an effective article. Key learning points: - An opinion article is an article where writers present their perspective on a topic....
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Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...
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Writing the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can write the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure...
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Identifying features of an essay for writing about early Islamic civilisation
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about early Islamic civilisation. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question or...
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Exploring philosophy
Pupil outcome: I can explain what is meant by philosophy and describe how philosophers seek to understand. Key learning points: - Philosophy is the fundamental study of nature, reality and existence. - Philosophers are seeking knowledge,...
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Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can write the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...
Professor Dave Explains
Contemporary Logic Part 3: Current Predicate Logic
We just introduced a lot of notation in order to understand post-Fregean predicate logic. So now let's look at some concepts behind this type of logical thought so that we can compare it to earlier types of logic. In doing so we will...
Professor Dave Explains
Logical Fallacies Part 2: Most Commonly Used Fallacies
We just learned about formal and informal fallacies. Now it's time to go through a list of the most common types of fallacies, so that we can be familiar with as many of them as possible. These would be things like the No True Scotsman...
Professor Dave Explains
Logical Fallacies Part 1: Formal and Informal Fallacies
In learning about logic, we've come to understand how an argument involves two or more premises followed by a conclusion. When the conclusion does not follow from the premises, this is an invalid argument. In such a case, a logical...
Neuro Transmissions
The Neuroscience of Autism
Vaccines don't cause autism. But what even is autism? What causes it? And what's the difference between an autistic brain and a "neurotypical" brain? We've recruited our friend Cory from 12Tone to hear about his own experience as an...
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Process for Mediating a Legal Dispute
This Video Explains Process for Mediating a Legal Dispute
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Persuasive Messages - Communications
A persuasive message is the central message that intrigues, informs, convinces, or calls to action. Persuasive messages are often discussed in terms of reason versus emotion. Every message has elements of ethos, or credibility; pathos,...
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Eminent Domain - Power to Take Property
This Video Explains Eminent Domain - Power to Take Property
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Effect of Information Technology on Negotiation
When negotiators interact via technology, power and status differences/cues are minimized. This is known as the weak get strong effect. As such, people respond more openly and are less likely to conform to social norms.