Core Argument
Cannot look back at the stimulus. From memory, write in as few words as possible. This trains you to internalize the argument rather than copy words.
Clearly note: Noun, Verb, Predicate
No referential phrasing (e.g., don't write "they" or "it" — use the actual noun)
Prediction
Prediction helps a lot here. Flaw questions are prediction-friendly. If you can name the flaw before looking at the answers, you're very likely to find it.
Answer Choices
For each answer, complete the two-step test.
Answer Choice A
1. Is the answer choice descriptively accurate?
Does every word match what the argument actually does? Check noun, verb, predicate.
2. If accurate, is it actually a flaw?
Does it point out a real weakness in the reasoning?
Answer Choice B
1. Is the answer choice descriptively accurate?
Does every word match what the argument actually does? Check noun, verb, predicate.
2. If accurate, is it actually a flaw?
Does it point out a real weakness in the reasoning?
Answer Choice C
1. Is the answer choice descriptively accurate?
Does every word match what the argument actually does? Check noun, verb, predicate.
2. If accurate, is it actually a flaw?
Does it point out a real weakness in the reasoning?
Answer Choice D
1. Is the answer choice descriptively accurate?
Does every word match what the argument actually does? Check noun, verb, predicate.
2. If accurate, is it actually a flaw?
Does it point out a real weakness in the reasoning?
Answer Choice E
1. Is the answer choice descriptively accurate?
Does every word match what the argument actually does? Check noun, verb, predicate.
2. If accurate, is it actually a flaw?
Does it point out a real weakness in the reasoning?
Final Selection
Select the answer that is descriptively accurate AND identifies a real flaw in the argument's reasoning.
Final Answer: