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Critical thinking, argument mapping and structured mind mapping tool

Rationale Overview

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Rationale is the first high-quality "argument processing" software. Use Rationale to create "argument maps", diagrams of reasoning and argument. Rationale will help students learn the fundamentals of good reasoning, critical thinking, and argumentative essay writing.

Three Map Types. Use Grouping, Reasoning, or Analysis maps depending on the thinking task and level of sophistication.
High quality visual design. Attractive and intuitive workspace and user interface.
Drag and drop. To create and manipulate maps.
Undo/Redo. Undo any operation, as many steps back as you like, and redo to get back.
Templates. Drag-and-drop pre-built arguments, or argument schemes onto the workspace. Helps save time and promote learning.
Essay Planning. A wizard to guide students in constructing argumentative essays.
Rich output. Output to vector and bitmap gra ...


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RationaleSetup.exe
(Size: 7.78 MB)
Publisher Website: Austhink Software
Category: Teaching
License: demo ($59.95)
Operating Systems: WinXP, Windows2000, Windows2003, Windows Vista Starter, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, W
Filename: RationaleSetup.exe
Size: 7.78 MB
MD5 Checksum: b846a46bdae73183e3f95daf48621b7b
Last Updated: 14 May 2008
Screenshot: Rationale 1.5.4 Screenshot

Full Description: Rationale is the first high-quality "argument processing" software. Use Rationale to create "argument maps", diagrams of reasoning and argument. Rationale will help students learn the fundamentals of good reasoning, critical thinking, and argumentative essay writing.

Three Map Types. Use Grouping, Reasoning, or Analysis maps depending on the thinking task and level of sophistication.
High quality visual design. Attractive and intuitive workspace and user interface.
Drag and drop. To create and manipulate maps.
Undo/Redo. Undo any operation, as many steps back as you like, and redo to get back.
Templates. Drag-and-drop pre-built arguments, or argument schemes onto the workspace. Helps save time and promote learning.
Essay Planning. A wizard to guide students in constructing argumentative essays.
Rich output. Output to vector and bitmap graphics and text outline formats.
Powerful map viewing. Reorganise complex maps to aid comprehension.
Browser and scratchpad. Staging posts for information. Drag and drop onto workspace.
Support. Comprehensive support materials, including guides for educators and professionals.

Changelog


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Why to stay up-to-date?

Most of the time having the latest version of a software is a good thing. Usually software updates add new features, which makes the software more usefull. Also with every update a software becomes more secure and more stable by fixing bugs & vulnerabilities from previous versions.

We offer you 3 options in order to stay up-to-date with your software list:

1. Using Update Notifier (recommended) - AUTOMATIC PROCESS
The Update Notifier is a FREE small utility that scans your computer for installed software and displays a list of updates.

2. Register on the website and use the Watch List Option - MANUAL PROCESS
Signup on the website for free and use Watch List option (a collection of software, made by you, where you can see the current version or download it.

3. By Email - SEMI-AUTOMATIC PROCESS
Complete the following form and we'll send you an email, every time a new version of Rationale is launched.

How can you help?

Because this is a free service and we intent to keep it free, we need your input. You can:

1. Post a link to this software on your website
2. Report a problem/bug or feature requests, using the contact form

3. Notify us is a new version of Rationale is released and we don't have it yet on the website.