You might also look for reasons to question the data used to support the causal argument. For example, if I make an argument about what causes law school applications to increase during economic ...

An argument will usually start with a clearly stated main point. For example if you were arguing against animal testing, you could start: Testing products on animals is absolutely wrong for both ...

Be careful. Indicator words may lead you to a conclusion that is not necessarily the main point of the argument. For example, consider the following argument: "Don’t play with your pet turtle in ...