(a) Reconstruct the Op-Ed's argument (approx. 200 words)

Explain whether the Op-Ed makes an inductive or deductive

argument.

Explicitly use the terminology of informal logic (such as

premise, conclusion, conditional, connective, quantifier, etc.).

Make sure to put it in valid premise-conclusion form (P1,

P2, ... C).

(b) Evaluate the Op-Ed's argument (approx. 250 words)

Endorse or reject the argument, explicitly using the

terminology of informal logic (such as validity, soundness,

and fallacy).

For deductive arguments, evaluate whether it is valid or

invalid, giving support or objections to at least one of the

premises.

For inductive arguments, evaluate whether it is strong or

weak, giving support or objections to at least one of the

premises.

(c) Develop a counter-argument (approx. 250 words)

Provide at least one counterargument to your evaluation in

Part B.

Then, respond to your own evaluation using the language of

informal logic as appropriate.