Analyzing authors' claims: read the debate on pages 22-23 about whether the U.S. is winning its war on terrorism, then follow the directions below to analyze each author's claims and decide who makes a stronger case.

• Position: ANALYZE & EVALUATE CLAIMS

AUTHOR: Thomas Mockaitis AUTHOR: Jon Alterman Professor of History, DePaul Center for Strategic and University, Chicago, Illinois International Studies, Washington, D.C. Author's main claim or argument Author's main claim or argument in the debate: in the debate: REASON 1: Name one reason the REASON 1: Name one reason the author gives for his claim. author gives for his claim. List evidence the author gives to List evidence the author gives to support Reason 1. support Reason 1. REASON 2: Name another reason the REASON 2: Name another reason the author presents. author presents. List evidence the author gives to List evidence the author gives to support Reason 2. support Reason 2. REASON 3: Name a third reason the REASON 3: Name a third reason the author presents. author...