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Is U.S. military becoming outdated? - Coggle Diagram
Is U.S. military becoming outdated?
Thesis
Clear and concise
Plainly state a position and reasons for that position
Claims
Claims being asserted
Do they support the thesis
Assumptions
What assumptions are being made
Are they acceptable/valid
Terms
Important terms defined
Are broad, vague or ambiguous terms used?
Examples
examples offered to support the argument?
Valid arguments?
Statistics
Are statistics being used?
Statistics used relevant, accurate, and complete?
Authorities
Is authoritative testimony used as evidence
are authorities cited
are they experts on this topic
can they be regarded as impartial?
Logic
Apparent logic used?
Deductive/inductive type
Valid?
Fallacies?
Emotion
emotional appeal in the argument?
Excessive use?
Fairness
Is the author fair?
Counter-argument
adequately considered counterarguments?
Manipulation
obvious dishonesty?
Attempt to manipulate the reader?