Although you are somewhat off the hook critically in this stage, you should be aware that there are tricks the author can use to make sure you're following the argument. some of them are standard ways to keep the author's argument separate from the evidence. look for clues like:"for example," "as Professor Source said," or " in my study area (or time ), i found that ." also, look for transitition words and phrases(" however," " despite," "in addition," atc.) and the various words clues writers leave when they switch from their own voice to that of their sources. others may be less honest attempts to make you agree. (more transititions at http:at st. cloud state university's write place.)