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    Critical thinking - Putting it all together


    Identify the assertion of the argument.

    Does the author use any emotive or biased language?

    What is the author asking you to accept or do?

    Is this belief or action reasonable?

    Identify the evidence used in support.

    Is the evidence relevant to the assertion made?

    Is the evidence from a credible source?

    Is there additional evidence that would weaken the assertion?

    Look for missing links between the assertion and the evidence provided.

    If there is a missing link, is it reasonable?

    Look for ambiguous words that require more precise definitions.

    Do any words lack definitions?

    Are those words used consistently?

    Does the author compare one situation to another?

    Are the items alike in the relevant respects?

    Does the author apply a general principle to a specific case?

    Is the principle applicable?

    Does the argument recommend a particular action?

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    Would this action have any undesirable effects?

    Edinburgh Napier University 2009

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