1) ?
2) Separate the reasons from each other (break it down—take the parts from the whole)
3) Identify and state the implicit (implied) reason behind each of the explicit (obvious) reason
4) Evaluate whether or not the argument has adequately presented that evidence
5) Examine the logic tied to the claim

Which of the following should go in Step 1 to complete the list?
A.
Identify the expert: Who can help you best understand this argument?
B.
Identify the truth: What is the single unifying truth throughout the argument?
C.
Identify the evidence: What evidence is being presented here?
D.
Identify the claim: What is the single unifying idea the argument wants you to believe?



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D