In an academic argument, which rhetorical stance is appropriate for a writer to take with respect to the topic? (Select all that apply.)
a) The novice who reports evenhandedly on a wide variety of views on the topic.
b) The reporter who analyzes, evaluates, and synthesizes different views on a topic and draws conclusions based on them.
c) The advocate who presents research that strongly supports a particular view on the topic.
d) The critic who points out the problem with a particular view of the topic.