CR bible Primary Objective #1: Determine whether the stimulus contains an argument or if it is only a set of factual statements. Primary Objective #2: If the stimulus contains an argument, identify the conclusion of the argument. If the stimulus contains a fact set, examine each fact. Primary Objective #3: If the stimulus contains an argument, determine if the argument is strong or weak. Primary Objective #4: Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do not generalize! Primary Objective #5: Carefully read and identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain question types. Primary Objective #6: Prephrase: after reading the question stem, take a moment to mentally formulate your answer to the question stem. Primary Objective #7: Always read each of the five answer choices. Primary Objective #8: Separate the answer choices into Contenders and Losers. After you complete this process, review the Contenders and decide which answer is the correct one. Primary Objective #9: If all five answer choices appear to be Losers, return to the stimulus and re-evaluate the argument.