Use this worksheet to check whether your reasoning actually supports your conclusion.

  1. My current conclusion is:

2. My main premises are:

Premise 1:




3. Does the conclusion follow from the premises?

Yes / No / Not sure

4. Which premise is weakest?


5. What evidence would strengthen that premise?


6. What is the strongest fair opposing view?


7. Am I facing a false either-or?

Yes / No / Not sure

8. Is there a possible both-and, third option, phased solution, conditional answer, or temporary compromise?


9. One logic or argument error I need to watch for is: