1. From the topic state your position on the issue, and identify three premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con sectionwhichever section opposes your position.
2. For the three premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these
believing questions suggested by Elbow:
What’s interesting or helpful in this view?
What would I notice if I believed this view?
In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?
3. Read the excerpt about critical thinking processes: .
4. Engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.
