Anatomy of a Argument:

1. Make sure it is an Argument
   
2. Identify Premises, and Conclusions 
   
3. Identify Sub-Arguments
   
4. Ignore Fluff
   
5. Identify Implicit meanings
   
6. Remember Arguments are usually following no distinct order.
   
   
   
   
   

(Source not listed in my Journal, but probably, Critical Thinking, Possin).