Crt 205 Appendix E

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Appendix E

Critical Analysis Forms

Fill out one form for each source.

Source 1 Hobbs, Thomas R. "Physicians Should Treat Alcoholism as a Disease." Current Controversies: Alcoholism. Ed. James D. Torr. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2000. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Apollo Library. 20 Dec. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/ovrc/infomark.do?&contentSet=GSRC&type=retrieve&tabID=T010&prodId=OVRC&docId=EJ3010208213&source=gale&srcprod=OVRC&userGroupName=apollo&version=1.0>. |
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1 | Identify the principal issue presented by the source. | Is alcoholism a disease or a personal conduct problem. |
2 | Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. | I didn’t find this article to be biased because it is made up of facts. |
3 | Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. If none exist, explain how you determined this. | The author of the article explained in detail and stayed on topic. I don’t find this to be vague or ambiguous. |
4 | Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning. | I found this to be credible because the article was published in the Physicians News Journal. The author also references reliable sources such as American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. |
5 | Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. | Did not find any rhetorical devices used. No rhetorical definitions or any other type of slanting device to explain his argument. |
6 | Identify and name any fallacies used by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this. | Fallacies are not used by the author to downsize his claims or arguments. |
7 | State one argument made by the author. | Alcoholism should not be judged as a problem of willpower, misconduct, or any other unscientific diagnosis. |
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