Argumentation Vee Diagrams (AVDs) enrich online discussions

Authors

E. Michael Nussbaum, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Denise L. Winsor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Yvette M. Aqui, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Anne M. Poliquin, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Abstract

With online Argumentation Vee Diagrams (AVDs), students compose arguments on both sides of a controversial issue and then develop an integrated conclusion. In this study, students used AVDs prior to composing discussion notes, and - at the end of each discussion - jointly created a group AVD. AVDs significantly enhanced the number of arguments/counterarguments and compromises in students' discussion notes, and promoted opinion change. However, for AVDs to be effective, students also needed instruction on evaluating argument strength.

Publication Title

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL

Recommended Citation

Nussbaum, E., Winsor, D., Aqui, Y., & Poliquin, A. (2007). Argumentation Vee Diagrams (AVDs) enrich online discussions. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL, 8 (PART 2), 551-553. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/facpubs/10171