Socratic questioning generally follows this process:

1. Clarifying your thinking and explaining the origins of your ideas. (Why do I think this? What exactly do I think?)

2. Challenging assumptions. (How do I know this is true? What if I thought the opposite?)

3. Looking for evidence. (How can I back this up? What are the sources?)

4. Considering alternative perspectives. (What might others think? How do I know I am correct?)

5. Examining consequences and implications. (What if I am wrong? What are the consequences if I am?)

6. Questioning the original questions. (Why did I think that? Was I correct? What conclusions can I draw from the reasoning process?)