Issues Analysis
Summary of concerns, conclusions, main arguments.
| Main issue: | |
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| Position on the issue: | |
| Reasons for the position
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Values associated with reasons
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| What other positions were considered? | What reasons were given for not supporting them? | What value is associated with each? |
Soundness of the arguments
Logical
Strength of evidence
Hidden premises
Inclusive not missing information
Main idea in light of other alternatives
Other ideas -
Other values -
Other assumptions -
Other language -
Origins may suggest other strengths or weaknesses -
What can be inferred from the author -
Summary of the quality of thought
Validity -
Power -
Practical -
Ethical -
Is it acceptable? -
Warrants and necessary changes? -
Final judgement in relation to the main idea -