The best test of an argument is the argument’s ability to convince someone with an opposing viewpoint.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.
Those who make arguments for a living often focus on persuading others of the merits of their argument. However, the process of persuasion is not restricted to those who make a living by arguing. Many a non-specialist or non-specialists engage in argumentation on a regular basis. We all argue from time to time, and some of us argue a lot. However, that doesn’t mean we have to be argumentative all the time. The persuasiveness of an argument depends on its effectiveness as a specific instance of persuasion. Some arguments can persuade people of any viewpoint, while others will only persuade those who are already predisposed to agree with them. So, when it comes to an argument, the best test of it is whether it can convince someone of something they already believe.