Writer's Toolbox For Building Arguments
Reading Strategy: Analyzing Sources of Disagreement


The following questions will help you examine the sources of disagreement in any two articles on an issue.


1.  

In your own words, summarize the core of each writer's argument.



2.  

What is the key issue for each writer?



3.  

Where do the writers disagree over interpretations of facts?



4.  

Where do the writers disagree over values, assumptions, or analogies?



5.  

What questions would you like to ask each writer? Where do you see gaps, fuzziness or confusion in the argument?



6.  

What further information would you like to have about the issue?

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