Question Objectives Flashcards
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- If the stimulus contains an argument, identify the conclusion.
- If the stimulus contains a fact set examine each fact
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Determine whether the stimulus contains an argument or if it is only a set of factual statements
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If the stimulus contains an argument, determine if the argument is strong or weak
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Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do Not Generalize!
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Identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain types of questions
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After reading the question stem, take a moment to mentally formulate your answer to the question stem
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Always read each of the five answer choices
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Separate the answer choices into Contenders and Losers. Review the contenders and decide which answer is the correct one
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If all five answers if you’re to be Losers, return to the stimulus and read evaluate