When reading an article, use this quick checklist to see if the author is being persuasive:

Does the author give at least two or three "whys"?

For every reason, is there a specific fact or example to back it up?

"Sonar scans of the lake show no large moving objects." 🔍 How to Analyze any Text

Evidence provides the facts, data, or observations that prove a reason is valid. Statistics: "90% of sightings have been debunked as logs."