Asking the Right Questions, A Guide to Critical Thinking, 8th Ed

What Are the Reasons? 35
b. Students will resent the idea of community service and choose
not to do so later in life.
c. Students will not perform at a high level.
1. The students will only do the bare minimum, not what would
most benefit the recipient.
2. Students may be rude to those they are helping.
Why are we told that schools should not require community service? The
answer to that question will be the author's reasons. The first reason is supported
by a collection of examples and claims, all showing us that forced community
service is a contradiction. Furthermore is the indicator word calling our
attention to the second reason.
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CRITICAL QUESTION SUMMARY:
WHY THIS QUESTION IS IMPORTANT
What Are the Reasons?
Once you have identified the issue and conclusion, you need to understand why
an author has come to a certain conclusion. Reasons are the why. If the author
provides good reasons, you might be persuaded to accept her conclusion. However,
right now, we are simply concerned with identifying the reasons. Identifying
the reasons is the next step in deciding whether you should accept or reject the
author's conclusion.