When does social distancing end?

[20 POINTS] Given the following article posted on The Globe and Mail Science website:
When does social distancing end? These
graphs show where we’re heading and why

The Globe and Mail – Science
BY: IVAN SEMENIUK – SCIENCE REPORTER
PUBLISHED MARCH 20, 2020
UPDATED MARCH 23, 2020
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/technology/science/article-whendoes-social-distancing-end-these-graphs-show-where-were-heading/
Analyze the article and answer the questions below in an essay in APA format.
REQUIREMENTS:
• The essay should include a title page, abstract page, body section, and references.
• All questions must be answered in the body/analysis section.
• The Minimum word count of the BODY section is 350 words, no maximum limit.
• There is no need for a conclusion section.
• Your solution must include citations to supporting references and resources.
• 1 point is deducted if the essay is not in APA format.
QUESTIONS:
1. What are the key terms or phrases in this reasoning? List at least 4 terms. [2 points] 2. Does the author state the issue explicitly? If yes, identify the issue presented. If no, can the
issue be inferred by the conclusion and reasons? support your opinion with examples from
the text. [3 points] 3. What reasonable conclusion can be drawn from this argument? [1 point] 4. The author included three graphs that show different scenarios of social distancing
measures and their impact on the spread of coronavirus infection. Analyze the graphs and
give at least (3) three interpretations for each graph. What do you infer from all the graphs?
[5 points] 5. Evaluate the article’s content and describe how good the quality of the evidence provided to
support the reason(s)? state what type of evidence, e.g., personal observation, research
studies, case examples, etc. Do you think the graphs’ results rigorously reviewed before
publication? [3 points] 6. Try to generate at least one rival cause for the given claim. Then determine how much you
have weakened the author’s claim by knowledge of rival cause(s). [3 points] 7. Identify any fallacies in the reasoning? If you think there are none, explain why and give
your analysis and reasoning. [2 points] 8. Is the article’s content accurate and trustworthy? [1 point] GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!