1. Question the author's claims.
Are the author's claims supported by evidence? Are there any biases or conflicts of interest that could affect the author's objectivity?
2. Evaluate the author's evidence.
Is the evidence relevant and sufficient to support the author's claims? Is the evidence reliable and credible?
3. Consider the author's purpose and audience.
What is the author's purpose in writing this text? Who is the intended audience?
4. Analyze the author's argument.
Is the argument logical and well-structured? Are there any fallacies or gaps in logic?
5. Draw your own conclusions.
Based on your evaluation of the author's claims, evidence, and argument, what do you believe to be true?
Do not simply believe the author what.
The author may be mistaken, biased, or even intentionally misleading. It is important to evaluate the author's claims critically before coming to your own conclusions.