Conclusions

Question 1

Conclusion

Answer 1

A statement that is supported by other statements.

Question 2

What is likely to be a conclusion?

Answer 2

Predictions, recommendations, mandates, judgements, evaluations, and explanations.

Question 3

Conditional Conclusions

Answer 3

Use conditional logic such as if then

Question 4

Qualified Conclusion

Answer 4

The author states the conclusion is true only under certain conditions. You need to make sure those conditions are met in the answer

Question 5

Comparison Conclusion

Answer 5

Makes a comparison
Criteria for judgement
Relevant similarities and differences
See if there is a winner

Question 6

Recommendation

Answer 6

Should or ought

See if criteria for rec in stimulus. If not likely present in answer.

Also consider alternatives

Question 7

Causal

Answer 7

Consider alternate causes

Question 8

Explanation

Answer 8

Answers are usually related to alternate explanations

Question 9

Prediction

Answer 9

Criteria for prediction important

Question 10

Mandate

Answer 10

The author decrees that something must be true or needs to happen

Question 11

Judgement on opposing point

Answer 11

Rephrase authors opinion to what they actually believe. Those who say puppies are not cute are wrong =puppies are cute