nivåEftersom

nivåEftersom is a neologism used to describe a discourse technique in which justification is presented in levels, combining a claim with progressively deeper reasons in a structured sequence. The term has appeared primarily in Swedish-language discussions on pedagogy, rhetoric, and organizational communication, and it is not widely standardized in scholarly taxonomies. Proponents view nivåEftersom as a practical method to make reasoning transparent, while critics caution that it can become repetitive if overused.

Etymology and conceptually, the word blends nivå (level) with eftersom (since/because). This fusion signals a layered approach to justification: each assertion is accompanied by a series of increasingly detailed or rigorous reasons. In practice, nivåEftersom is used to organize arguments, explanations, or policy statements so that readers can trace how a claim is supported at multiple levels of analysis.

Structure and usage typically involve a sequence that moves from a general claim to progressively specific support and implications. A representative pattern might include Level 1: the claim; Level 2: empirical data or standards; Level 3: interpretation or theoretical context; Level 4: consequences or next steps. In written or oral form, the levels may be presented as separate sentences, as embedded clauses, or as an explicit, labeled progression. The aim is to improve clarity, accountability, and the reader’s or listener’s ability to assess the strength and scope of each justification.

Reception is mixed: it is valued for pedagogical clarity and rigorous argumentation but may seem formulaic if not carefully integrated. See also tiered reasoning, scaffolding, and structured argumentation.