Q3 ANALYZING REAL-WORLD ISSUES

Identify The Issue

• a step in analyzing real-world issues where you need to find the central problem.

Identify The Issue

• when you have to look for the theme or topic the author focuses on.

Understand The Context

• consider where and when the text was written.

Evaluate The Author’s Perspective

• What is the author's stance on the issue?

Evaluate The Author's Perspective

• is the author presenting facts, taking a side, or advocating for change?

Examine The Evidence

• What support does the author provide?

Examine The Evidence

• does the author provide statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes?

Understand The Context

• What is the historical, social, or cultural background of the text?

Examine The Evidence

• evaluate whether the evidence is credible, sufficient, and relevant.

Evaluate The Author's Perspective

• look for biases, assumptions, or a particular agenda.

Identify The Issue

• Examples: climate change, inequality, political corruption, healthcare reform.

Understand The Context

• Example: (if historical or present situation) the effects of pandemic in our economy.

Access The Implications

• What are the potential outcome of the issue or proposed solutions?

Access The Implications

• consider how the issue affects different groups of people.

Access The Implications

• think about long-term consequences or broader societal impact.

Analyze The Target Audience

• Who is the author addressing?

Analyze The Target Audience

• is the issue framed differently for experts, policymakers, government, private sectors, or the general public?

Considr Counterarguments

• Does the text acknowledge opposing viewpoint?

Consider Counterarguments

• analyze whether the author effectively addresses or dismisses alternative perspectives.

Evaluate The Writing’s Effectiveness

• Does the text succeed in raising awareness, persuading, or informing?

Evaluate The Writing’s Effectiveness

• assess the clarity, tone, and emotional or logical appeals.