Chapter 4

Using Computer Supported Argument Visualization to Teach Legal Argumentation

Chad S. Carr
Sears, Roebuck & Co.


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(enlargements/colour versions of reduced/black and white figures in the book)

	Figure 4.2: Example of legal argument using Toulmin's model.
	Figure 4.3: Sample CSAV structure including multiple components of Toulmin's Model of Argument, recorded using QuestMapTM from The Soft Bicycle Company.
	Figure 4.5: Sample QuestMapTM Map and corresponding Outline.

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