Auburn University General Education Outcomes

Students will be able to critique an argument effectively.

1. Identify and state the central argument.

2. Identify and evaluate the key assumptions.

3. Identify and evaluate the supporting evidence.

4. Identify implications and/or consequences of the argument.

5. Identify and consider the influence of relevant contexts on the argument.

6. Analyze the presentation of the argument.

7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation of the argument for the intended audience.

8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation of the argument for other audiences.

9. Be aware of their perspective(s) and/or positions on the argument.