(a) Reconstruct the Op-Ed’s argument
Explain whether the Op-Ed makes an inductive or deductive argument.
Explicitly use the terminology of informal logic (such as premise, conclusion, conditional, connective, quantifier, etc.).
Make sure to put it in valid premise-conclusion form (P1, P2, … C).
(b) Evaluate the Op-Ed’s argument
Endorse or reject the argument, explicitly using the terminology of informal logic (such as validity, soundness, and fallacy).
For deductive arguments, evaluate whether it is valid or invalid, giving support or objections to at least one of the premises.
For inductive arguments, evaluate whether it is strong or weak, giving support or objections to at least one of the premises.
(c) Develop a counter-argument
