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What is a primary goal of critical reading?
What is a primary goal of critical reading?
- To summarize the text in your own words
- To extract information without interpretation
- To memorize facts and examples from the text
- To analyze how the text is argued and reach conclusions (correct)
Which approach should NOT be taken when engaging in critical reading?
Which approach should NOT be taken when engaging in critical reading?
- Assessing the context and audience of the text
- Interpreting the evidence used in the text
- Identifying the central claims of the text
- Creating a list of all facts mentioned in the text (correct)
What element of a text is essential to determine when engaging in critical reading?
What element of a text is essential to determine when engaging in critical reading?
- The personal opinions of the reader
- The formatting style of the text
- The specific vocabulary used by the author
- The central claims or thesis of the text (correct)
When considering the context of a text, which aspect is NOT relevant?
When considering the context of a text, which aspect is NOT relevant?
How should reasoning in a text be evaluated during critical reading?
How should reasoning in a text be evaluated during critical reading?
What role does supporting evidence play in an argument?
What role does supporting evidence play in an argument?
What should be evaluated when critically reading a text?
What should be evaluated when critically reading a text?
Which type of evidence is NOT typically considered in argumentation?
Which type of evidence is NOT typically considered in argumentation?
Which of the following is a strategy for critical reading?
Which of the following is a strategy for critical reading?
What is ideal when quoting directly from a source?
What is ideal when quoting directly from a source?
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Study Notes
Critical Writing & Reading
- Critical writing depends on critical reading. When reading, don't just look for information, focus on ways of thinking and analyzing.
Critical Reading
- It involves making judgments about how a text is argued and requires reflection.
How to Read for Ways of Thinking
- Determine the central claims or purpose of the text (its thesis).
- Analyze the context: audience, other scholars in dialogue with, and historical context.
- Identify the kinds of reasoning used: concepts, theories, methodologies, and organizational patterns.
- Examine the evidence: types and sources (primary or secondary).
- Evaluate the argument: strengths, weaknesses, gaps, inconsistencies, problematic methods, interpretations, assumptions, and opposing arguments.
Practical Tips
- Skim research materials for strategically focusing on critical parts.
- Highlight or take notes on the argument: analytical moves, concepts, and conclusions.
- Understand how a portion of a text fits into the whole argument.
- Use quotations critically, considering their context.
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