I will provide a bit of context here: select three of the articles for the following exercise:

1. What is the thesis of the article? Is it explicit or implicit? Remember that the former means openly and expressly stated; the latter means suggested or hinted at.  The author implies and the reader infers (or guesses).  
2. Does the author use primarily inductive or deductive reasoning? If the author uses an inductive argument, evaluate its strength. If the author uses a deductive argument, evaluate its soundness. Remember that the former means "leads up to" and the latter means leads down from.
    
3. Can you recognize any logical fallacies?  Regarding these slips, remember that we all make them, so you're likely to find some; know them well enough to avoid them as much as possible in your own arguments.  Be able to recognize them when you see them in the arguments of others.   

     Another caveat: Be sure to orient your reader; that is to say, introduce each article in full, by author and title, using MLA style; quote from the articles in support of your discussion, as needed.  

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