# Know what any article really argues and how well it's backed up

> It splits one article into claims, the proof for each, and the parts with no proof at all.

With an article open in Chrome, ask ChatGPT to explain it in plain English. You get the main argument, the evidence behind each claim, and the weak spots to watch before you share it.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/check-any-articles-argument/
- Category: Learn anything faster
- Made for: Everyone, Coaches, Consultants
- Works in: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude
- Time: About 3 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste
- Note: The Chrome extension reads open tabs on all plans. Without it, paste the article text into any chat.

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
Read the article I have open and explain it to me in plain English, as if I'm smart but new to the topic. First, give me the main argument in two sentences. Then list each key claim the author makes, and next to each one tell me what evidence the article gives for it (data, a study, an expert, a personal story or nothing at all). Point out any claims that rest on weak or missing evidence, any loaded words, and anything important the author leaves out. Tell me who would likely disagree and why. End with three questions I could ask to test whether this is right. My reason for reading it is [WHY YOU'RE READING IT, e.g. deciding whether to share it].
```

## Step by step

1. Install the ChatGPT extension for Chrome and sign in
2. Open the article you want to understand
3. Open ChatGPT in Chrome and paste the prompt below

## What you'll get

A plain-English summary, a claim-by-claim evidence check, the weak spots, and three questions to test the article.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. The Chrome extension reads open tabs on all plans. Without it, paste the article text into any chat.

**How long does it take?** About 3 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 3 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for one blank: why you're reading it. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A plain-English summary, a claim-by-claim evidence check, the weak spots, and three questions to test the article.

Idea spotted on X, shared by @ChatGPT: https://x.com/ChatGPT/status/2110823738531037651. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Watch It For Me (Drop any video link and get the step-by-step playbook, the full timestamped transcript, and the best quotes. Without watching it); TLDR (Your AI stops writing walls of text: every reply leads with the next action, numbered and skimmable).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.