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  1. Read article again quickly, looking specifically for the types of details (quotes, statistics, etc.) the author uses to make her point.
  2. Immediately after reading, quickly jot down all the examples you recall.
  3. Re-read the article to see if these examples are representative of the types of proof used. If not, add to your list as you re-read.
  4. Write a summary sentence that introduces all the different categories of proof.
  5. Provide one or two representative examples from your list. Choose examples that are either the most common or the most persuasive

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