To evaluate the effectiveness of an argument the reader needs to assess whether the authors readons and evidence are

To evaluate the effectiveness of an argument the reader needs to check if the read and evidences of the author are true and if the logic used in the argument is valid.

Explanation:

The effectiveness of an argument will depend first in the premises, if they are true or false, in this stage you should check sources, facts and evidences to see how reliable is it. The second stage is to check the logic applied, many arguments had false reasoning, which make then invalid or what it is called logic fallacies. If an argument is valid but the premises are not true it won’t be an effective argument, is the premises are true but the logic applied is not correct it won’t be an effective argument too.

research question: do the predicted benefits of genetic enhancements outweigh the possible negative consequences of this technology?  

what information do i need to research in order to answer this question?  

-predicted benefits of genetic enhancements

-negative consequences of genetic enhancements

-existing, if any, consequences of the new technology

-possible consequences if the technology is perfected

what sources will have the information?

-scientific research documents or news articles summarizing research

-articles in science and medical journals, magazines, and electronic databases

-books

-experts at genetics: geneticists, scientists, professors

here you go have a nice day