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Identifying Issues and Conclusions
What Is A Conclusion?
It’s what they want you to believe
It’s the answer to the issue.
The main point the person is trying to prove.
How to Identify the Issue and Conclusion?
Think about the author’s background or who they support
Check the beginning or end of the paragraph
Look for questions in the title or first paragraph
Prescriptive Issues
Example: Should school later in the day?
Asking what we should do
They talk about what’s good or bad, right or wrong
Descriptive Issues
Examples: How do vaccine work?
ask things like: What, Who, When, Where, How
They look for facts or explanations
Importance for Critical Thinking
You can’t judge someone’s opinion or argument if you don’t know what they’re trying to say
Knowing the issue and conclusion helps you understand the message clearly
It keeps you from getting confused or tricked
Writing & Communication Tips
Don’t try to argue too many things at once
Say your issue and your conclusion clearly
Don’t assume people already know what you mean
