¡What is the main argument/point presented by this article (introduction)? 

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¡Think about the authors of this text – are they authoritative/expert, do they have a biased agenda or perspective, is the text up to date? 

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¡Think about the evidence presented to support the main argument – is it convincing, is it anecdotal, is there anything else you need to know? 

¡If there are things you still need to know to make a decision about the evidence presented, how could you find out?  

¡Are alternative arguments considered fairly? Do the authors present evidence to support alternative views? 

¡Are the conclusions reached in this passage reasonable based on the preceding arguments and evidence? 

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