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Reading Notes Extractor with Argument Map

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Read the text below and produce study notes in the exact structure shown. Do not add information that is not in the text; if something is unclear, write "unclear in text".

Text: [PASTE_TEXT]
Why I am reading it: [PURPOSE]

STRUCTURE:
1. One-sentence thesis (the author's main claim, in your words).
2. Argument map as a table: Claim | Evidence given | Type of evidence (data, example, authority, reasoning) | Strength (weak, fair, strong) with a reason.
3. Key terms: up to eight, each defined as the author uses it.
4. What the author assumes without proving (up to three).
5. Where I might disagree: two objections a thoughtful reader could raise.
6. Quotable lines: up to three short quotes with paragraph or page references if present.
7. Three questions to discuss in class or use as essay prompts.

Keep the whole answer under 450 words. After the notes, ask me which part I would like to turn into flashcards.

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