Critical Analysis Forms
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Source 1 Title and Citation: Arms Trade (http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/867.aspx?CategoryID=73&SubCategoryID=103)
1
Identify the principal issue presented by the source.
Arm dealing amongst other countries that contribute to exporting.
2
Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. If none exist, explain how you determined this.
“The shift in position by the world’s biggest arms exporter is a major breakthrough in launching formal negotiations at the United Nations in order to prevent irresponsible arms transfers,” this was observe because of the shift of position by a new president. A person’s interest cannot be changed …show more content…
Explain your reasoning.
The sources is credible explaining where the budget follow with the military budget and where certain other programs are left without assistance such as schools, healthcare are not being funded.
5
Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. Explain your reasoning.
“Human rights organizations have long denounced the ready availability of weaponry, both illegal and legal. Groups such as Oxfam International are critical of governments who they say have let the flow of weapons get out of control and fall into the hands of criminals and human rights abusers intent on destroying communities and lives. Some refer to conventional weapons as the real “weapons of mass destruction,” given the devastating consequences their proliferation has caused.”
6
Identify and name any fallacies used by the author. Explain your reasoning.
The fallacies can be consider how the other countries see the tolls as genocide and how the United States views them as terrorist group. One of the factors is the population of the group and how another country is trying to manage it.
7
State one argument made by the …show more content…
2
Identify any examples of bias presented by the author. Explain your reasoning.
It is said by the author reported by critics is the drug, known as marijuana, does harm than good. In a sense, what is the definition of the drug, and also can this be considered as a natural remedy?
3
Identify any areas that are vague or ambiguous. Explain your reasoning.
“Users may experience both physical and psychological effects. Physical effects range from red eyes and dry mouth to an increased heart rate and loss of coordination. Some effects—including relief from pain and nausea, increased appetite, and reduced muscle spasms—are considered beneficial for medical conditions such as cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis.” These are possibilities but cannot be true for every person.
4
Do you find the source credible? Explain your reasoning.
I find the source credible due to the fact of the sources this author sourced from the past history.
5
Identify and name any rhetorical devices used by the author. Explain your reasoning.
There are no rhetorical devises used on this topic. As this article tries to not use metaphors and