Write steadily for at least five minutes, developing your reasons. Ask yourself questions like these: Why are the characteristics I’m pointing out for praise or criticism so important in judging my...

Write steadily for at least five minutes, developing your reasons. Ask yourself questions like these: Why are the characteristics I’m pointing out for praise or criticism so important in judging my subject? How can I prove to readers that the value terms I’m using to evaluate these characteristics are fair and accurate?