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Expert Consensus

Scientific consensus building

Appealing to widespread agreement among qualified specialists

Logos · Logic
Appeal Type
Rhetorical Tradition
Tradition
Advanced
Difficulty
Global Example

97% of climate scientists agreeing on anthropogenic climate change

How to Use

Show methodology of consensus. Acknowledge dissent fairly. Explain qualifications.

Common Usage

Science communication, policy justification, expert testimony