Argument Type Identification Procedure (ATIP)

What kind of argument is this? Identifying argument types in the wild can be significantly more complex than analyzing neatly structured examples found in textbooks. The Argument Type Identification Procedure (ATIP), outlined in this document, provides a systematic approach to tackle this issue. The ATIP offers clear guidelines to help identify the type of any given argument in terms of the categorization framework of the Periodic Table of Arguments (PTA). Following a step-by-step procedure, analysts can meticulously examine arguments in real-world discourse. The approach yields a detailed description of the key characteristics of the arguments and prepares the ground for an assessment of their validity, strength, and overall quality. The ATIP facilitates a theoretically informed evaluation, making it a valuable tool for researchers, educators, and anyone engaged in critical thinking and argument-checking.