StructuredFor StudentsCritical Thinking & Argumentation

Argument Mapping.

When you need to understand exactly how an argument is built.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~900 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
argument-mapping.md Β· 900 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Pack: Students & Learners
- Category: Critical Thinking & Argumentation
- Use case: Argument Mapping
- Source task:
  - Map the argument structure of this text from {{subject}}: '{{paste_text_or_describe}}'. Create:
  - 1. The main conclusion (what is being argued)
  - 2. Premise 1, 2, 3 (what reasons are given)
  - 3. Intermediate conclusions (sub-arguments that support the main conclusion)
  - 4. Assumptions (unstated premises)
  - 5. Weaknesses in the argument structure
  - 6. Visual map (text-based tree diagram). Distinguish between descriptive claims and normative claims

# Goal
Complete argument map with conclusion, premises, assumptions, weaknesses, and tree diagram.

# Constraints
- Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
Complete argument map with conclusion, premises, assumptions, weaknesses, and tree diagram.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Rolecritical thinking & argumentation expert
{{use_case}}Your specific valueargument mapping
{{subject}}SubjectPsychology
{{paste_text_or_describe}}Paste text or describeExample paste text or describe

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When you need to understand exactly how an argument is built.

PRO TIP

Most arguments have hidden assumptions β€” finding them reveals the argument's real vulnerabilities.

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