Activity 2.5 • Apply the Checklist of Essential Elements in an Argument Apply the Checklist of Essential Elements in an Argument (discussed on p. 50) to “The Web Means the End of Forgetting” or another text that your instructor speci- fies. In your group or individually, check off the following elements and be prepared to explain your selections. z A debatable issue z A clearly stated position, claim statement or thesis z An audience z Evidence from reliable sources z Acknowledgment of the opposing argument z A conclusion and/or call to action