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Argument Analysis and Evaluation Summary

Author: Issue or Question: 1. Identify the Argument a. What is the central issue being addressed by the author?

b. What is the authors main argument? What is the main point of the thesis?

c. Does the author argue for or against other interpretations? 2. Identify the evidence that supports the argument. a. What evidence and/or reasons does the author offer to support the argument? Is this evidence new information or a different interpretation of the same information? b. Is there a critical piece of evidence or a specific reason that is central to the argument?

c. What key sources does the author use to

support the argument?

3. Evaluate the argument a. Do you agree or disagree with the main argument?

b. Are you convinced by the argument? Why or why not?

c. Is this interpretation based on sound evidence and reasoning? Are the arguments logical? Are there contradictions in the argument? d. Which points of evidence and/or reasons are the strongest? Which are the weakest? Why?

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