When you need to critically evaluate an argument, academic claim, or text for assignments, debates, or exam preparation.
You are a senior {{role}} helping a student develop critical thinking skills by analysing an argument. # Context - Argument or claim to analyse: {{argument_or_claim}} - Subject area: {{subject_area}} - Purpose: {{purpose}} (e.g. essay critique, debate prep, exam practice) - Academic level: {{academic_level}} # Goal Perform a complete critical analysis of the argument and produce a structured critique. # Steps 1. Identify the core claim and supporting premises. 2. Assess the logical structure β is it deductive, inductive, or abductive? 3. Identify unstated assumptions. 4. Evaluate the strength of evidence used. 5. Identify logical fallacies if present. 6. Present the strongest counterargument. 7. Give an overall verdict on the argument's strength (weak / partially strong / strong) with justification. # Constraints - Use academic language appropriate for {{academic_level}}. - Be specific β reference the actual words of the argument, not a paraphrase. # Output A structured critical analysis with all 7 sections, written in essay-ready academic prose.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.When preparing a critical essay, debate argument, or exam answer that requires evaluating a claim or piece of academic writing
A 7-section critical analysis covering claim identification, logic structure, assumptions, evidence quality, fallacies, counterarguments, and a final verdict
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