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1.Analysis
These questions guide one in understanding what is being said or what is being argued and recognize flaws or errors in reasoning. They include the following:
What is the main conclusion?
What are the reasons evidence or premises?
What is assumed and what is the context?
Are there terms or concepts that require clarification?
2.Evaluation
These questions guide one in deciding whether one should be convinced by the argument or reasoning or not. They may include:
Are the reasons acceptable; what is the credibility of the source, is it consistent, does the source have vested interest or bias, is it from expertise?
Does the reasoning support it conclusion: how much support has been given, are there any other arguments or relevant considerations which may strengthen or weaken the case?
What is your overall evaluation of all the issues raised by the foregoing questions?
3.Transformation
This deals with the question that helps determine the value of reasoning well. The fundamental question is:
What intellectual traits has one acquired or cultivated?
marto answered the question on April 30, 2019 at 09:07
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