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   I. Six Reasoning Principles
1: How to Identify Arguments
2: Types of arguments
3: Put it in your own words
4: Evaluate an Argument
5: Strength & Validity
6: Idea of the Right Answer

   II. CR Question Types
A: Must be true questions
B: Assumption questions
C: Strengthen & weaken
D: Main point questions
E: Paradox questions
F: Reasoning questions

   IIII. Extra Questions
A: Extra Questions

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   Guide to Critical Reasoning Questions
 

C. Putting it into your own words


Now that you know how to break down arguments into premises and conclusions, you are able to translate a passage into your own words.

Each question is divided into two parts: the stimulus (the first part of the question that usually consists of an argument) and the stem, which asks a questions such as, "which of the following is an assumption of the paragraph above?"  When you finish reading the stimulus, try to summarize in your mind what the argument in the stimulus is about (premises, conclusions, and assumptions). Most of the stimulus parts of the questions have a flaw that you can readily identify, such as a flawed a

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  Chapter D. Evaluate an argument