Read the article provided then, Briefly describe the claim that will be the object of your critique. This could probably be done as part of the short opening paragraph. Remember the “Principle of Charity.”
Explain why this claim is significant. This is the “So what?” Why should we care about this claim? You might explain, for example, that if the claim with which you’re concerned turns out to be objectionable, then there will turn out to be problems with one of the author’s main arguments. This could probably be done in a paragraph or so.
Critically evaluate the claim you have identified, and whose significance you have established. In other words, explain why the claim is objectionable. This will require the most work, and should occupy the bulk of your paper. Here is where you should introduce not only counter arguments which can be from course materials and empirical evidence (provide citations).
