7 steps to critical thinking

Along w/ Chapter 2, we'll be discussing "Seven Steps of Critical Thinking" in class on Wednesday. These are:

1. Determine the THESIS statement. What is the argument?
   
   
2. What ASSUMPTIONS underlie the argument?
   
   
3. Are KEY TERMS defined?
   
   
4. What kind of SUPPORT (evidence) is presented?
   
   
5. What are the SOURCES for support/evidence. Are they reliable/biased?
   
   
6. How valid is the argument's LOGIC? Do the conclusions follow from evidence? Are there any logical fallacies?
   
   
7. What are the CONSEQUENCES of the argument's conclusion?