A tool for careful reading

Put a claim to the test.

Use these seven questions as a guide. Ticking the boxes records your progress, not the truth of the claim.

0 of 7 questions considered

Name the claimWhat exactly is being asserted? Is it historical, theological or personal?
Identify the sourceWho recorded it, and where can you read the original passage?
Check the date and contextHow close is the source to the event? Who was its audience?
Ask about independenceDoes one source rely on another? Are repeated claims independent evidence?
Read for genre and purposeHow do the kind of writing and its purpose affect interpretation?
Compare the alternativesWhat is the strongest competing explanation? What would challenge your view?
State the limitsWhat remains uncertain, and how confident should the conclusion be?

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