Three of the types of questions involved in the second phase of critical thinking in the Proposition$-$Meaning$-$Evaluation model are

What is the author$???]$ purpose, Who is the intended audience? How does this compare to other ideas I have encountered?

Do I agree with it$?$ Is this what I have been taught before? Is this fair?

Does the author provide references? Is this scientific? Is this logical$?$

What is the thesis? What are the key points? What are the recommendations?