Editorial reasoning / SOURCE ANALYSIS
Why a source list cannot do all the work
Sources need to be connected to the propositions they support.
Editorial reasoning
Editorial notes for a more careful reading.
Editorial reasoning / SOURCE ANALYSIS
The difference between detail and evidence
A long article can contain many details with little support for its central assertion.
Editorial reasoning / SOURCE ANALYSIS
Counterexamples keep a claim precise
Considering a plausible alternative helps define the boundaries of an assertion.
Editorial reasoning / SOURCE ANALYSIS
A limitation can change the whole argument
A qualification belongs to the reasoning, not to decorative fine print.