Step 2: For the article you have chosen, write an analysis that does the following: • Explain your initial thoughts on the topic that is addressed in the article/editorial. . Based

on your reading in Thinking Fast and Slow, how do you think the features of system 1 played a role on your initial thoughts or opinions about this topic? (I encourage you to review the characteristics of system 1 listed on p. 105 of the book). Be specific. (4-6 sentences should be sufficient for both parts) Explain what the writer's goal or purpose was in writing the editorial or article and analyze whether the goal was clear. (4-5 sentences). Explain what question the writer was answering in trying to achieve that goal and whether that question is relevant, clear and sufficient. (4-5 sentences) Identify at least two unstated assumptions in the editorial or article. For each assumption that you identify, analyze the validity of the assumption in no more than 5-10 sentences. To be clear, considerations about assumptions and their validity include whether the assumption is a proper subject for assumption, whether the assumption is consistent with what you know, and whether there are alternative assumptions that should be considered. . Evaluate the proffered information/data/evidence (if any is given) as it relates to the purpose, question, and conclusion. What are your concerns, if any? Consider whether the data and evidence is sufficient (is there missing data) and/or accurate./nEvaluate the proffered information/data/evidence (if any is given) as it relates to the purpose, question, and conclusion. What are your concerns, if any? Consider whether the data and evidence is sufficient (is there missing data) and/or accurate. Carefully analyze the logical argumentation in the article/writing and evaluate the logical validity/soundness or strength of those arguments. This should be a thoughtful and significant discussion. Please discuss potentially problematic thinking tendencies, logical errors, and fallacies that you encounter. This will likely take significant time and be a lengthy discussion in your paper. • In no more than a couple of sentences, describe an implication of the argument in the article. • Reach a conclusion about whether you find the author's argument to be convincing. • In total, your assignment should be no more than five pages, single spaced, not including a title page. This maximum does not mean that your assignment should be 5 pages. Indeed, it is possible to do well