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Critical Argument Analyser.

When you need to critically evaluate an argument, academic claim, or text for assignments, debates, or exam preparation.

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Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
critical-argument-analyser.md Β· 340 words
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.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Rolecritical thinking tutor
{{argument_or_claim}}The argument or claim to analyseSocial media is the primary driver of increased anxiety in teenagers
{{subject_area}}Subject areaPsychology / Sociology
{{purpose}}Purpose of the analysisEssay critique for a sociology module
{{academic_level}}Academic levelSecond-year undergraduate

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When preparing a critical essay, debate argument, or exam answer that requires evaluating a claim or piece of academic writing

What to expect

A 7-section critical analysis covering claim identification, logic structure, assumptions, evidence quality, fallacies, counterarguments, and a final verdict

PRO TIP

Use this before writing your own argument β€” understanding the weaknesses in others' reasoning sharpens your own.

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