What is the definition of Argument Mapping?

• A. A way to identify and test evidence quality.
• B. A method for evaluating the strength of a claim.
• C. A visualization tool to evaluate strength of argument
• D. A process for mapping actors' perspectives.

Answer: (C)

Argument mapping is a visualization tool that lays out an argument’s structure, showing the main claim and its supporting premises, data, warrants, and potential objections, with connections that indicate how the support leads to the conclusion. This visual layout makes it easier to assess whether the conclusion genuinely follows from the premises, to spot gaps or weak links, and to see how different pieces of evidence reinforce or undermine the overall argument. It’s not just about judging evidence quality in isolation or focusing only on a single claim, and it’s not primarily about capturing actors’ perspectives; it emphasizes the coherent structure and strength of the argument as a whole.