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Step 1Identify the author's claim.
Step 2Identify the supporting evidence.
Step 3Determine the type/validity of evidence – ethos, pathos or logos.
Step 4Determine the relevance of the evidence and if it has a valid connection with the claim.
Step 5Determine if the author acknowledges counter-claims or points of views and refutes the counter-claims with reasoning and evidence.