APA Style Writing

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Critical Reasoning

Part 1

Discussion Prompt 1-2 Paragraphs

• What does it mean to say that a claim is credible?
• What are some ways to evaluate a claim for credibility?

Part 2

Assignment:Article Analysis

Select a recent editorial article from a popular news outlet, such as the New York Times or the Washington Post.

Read the article and identify the author’s conclusion. Write a brief analysis answering the following questions:

• What is the author’s conclusion or main point?
• How does the author attempt to make the case?
• Does the author use logical argumentation? Does the author use rhetoric? A combination of both?
• Is the author’s position reasonable? Why or why not?

Your analysis must be at least 250 words in length and follow APA (6th ed.) formatting and citation guidelines as appropriate.