Claim
The main point or conclusion you're making
ThoughtLint
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Checker
Evaluate the structure and quality of arguments.
CER Framework
Evidence
The facts, data, or information that support your claim
Reasoning
The logical connection between your evidence and claim
Evaluation Criteria
Claim Quality
Is the claim clear, specific, and significant?
Evidence Quality
Is the evidence relevant, sufficient, and credible?
Reasoning Quality
Is the reasoning logical, sound, and complete?
Connection
Does the reasoning effectively connect evidence to claim?
Improvement Tips
Strengthen Claims
Make claims more specific and nuanced
Bolster Evidence
Add more or better evidence to support claims
Improve Reasoning
Make logical connections clearer and stronger
Address Counterarguments
Consider and respond to potential counterarguments
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the CER framework?
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning: A framework for analyzing and constructing strong arguments.
How do I use CER?
State your claim, provide supporting evidence, and explain the reasoning that connects them.