: Act as the decision-maker to check if your own analysis actually convinces you of a specific course of action.
: Identify the core issue in evaluative terms (e.g., "too many," "too few") rather than just describing a condition.
: Weigh the pros and cons of each option, especially when one does not clearly dominate the others.
: Choose the values and standards (like efficiency, equity, or political feasibility) used to judge the alternatives.