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HOW IS the argument built? What comes first?

DO THE points follow a logical sequence or timeline?

HOW DID the author divide the sections?

DID THE author use a compare and contrast analysis?

DID THE author present a problem and its solution?

STRUCTURE OF THE

ARGUMENT

WHAT IS the tone?

DOES THE word selection reveal any biases?

IS THE LANGUAGE clear and vigorous?

LANGUAGE

WHOM IS the author addressing?

WHAT IS the author’s purpose?

WHAT EVIDENCE is used to support the author’s argument?

WHAT IS the context of the work?

CONTENT

KNOW WHICH QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN ANALYZING:

Adapted from the Understanding Arguments page from the Walden University Writing Center website.

UNDERSTANDING ARGUMENTS

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