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Critically Reading an Article

Read the following article: Patriot Act Article

While you are reading the article, think about the following questions:
  • Who is the author of this information? Where did he or she get information?
  • Does this author show bias? If so, how is this done?
  • Is the information complete? What information is missing that might help you understand the entire picture?
  • Is the information in the article current/timely?
  • Does the author sway you with language? Does the author use emotion rather than fact to guide the reader?
  • Does the article use logical fallacies?
  • Who is the intended audience for this article? Assignment:
    Write an assessment of the article, answering the questions above. Overall, is this a good source of information? Would you cite this article in a paper that you were writing on this topic? Be thoughtful and articulate in your response.