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What is critical reading?
Active engagement with a text to understand its components, purpose, assumptions, and context.
Define active reading.
Reading with a specific purpose, actively seeking information and understanding from the text.
What is scanning in critical reading?
Quickly reading a text to get a general sense of the content and main points.
Define skimming.
Reading a text to identify specific information or key points without reading every word.
What is annotating?
Writing on the text itself to highlight, underline, and jot down notes or questions.
What is 'line of reasoning'?
How the author constructs their argument; the logical connections between claims and evidence.
Define 'context' in critical reading.
The academic, historical, or social environment in which the author is writing.
What are assumptions?
Fundamental ideas or beliefs the author relies on, which may or may not be explicitly stated.
What is 'tone' in a text?
The author's attitude toward their subject; can be positive, negative, or neutral.
Define 'perspective' in critical reading.
The author's viewpoint or lens through which they present their argument.
When is scanning most useful?
When quickly assessing the relevance of a source to your research.
When should you use skimming?
When looking for specific information within a text, like a date or statistic.
How does questioning improve reading?
It encourages active engagement, challenging the text and identifying gaps in reasoning.
Why is rereading important?
It allows for clarification of points and answering questions that arose during initial reading.
What is the purpose of annotating a text?
To engage with the text, making it easier to navigate and understand later.
How does highlighting aid comprehension?
It visually distinguishes key points, such as claims and evidence, making them stand out.
What is the benefit of reading aloud?
Engaging with the text through sight and sound can improve comprehension, especially for difficult passages.
How does note-taking help in research?
It organizes information from the text, making it easily accessible for later reference.
When is scanning most useful?
When quickly assessing if a source is relevant to your research, saving time.
When should you use skimming?
When you need to find specific information within a text quickly.
What is the purpose of questioning a text?
To challenge the text, look for gaps, or disagree with something, leading to new research ideas.
Why is rereading important?
To revisit sections to answer questions or clarify points, enhancing understanding.
What's the benefit of annotating?
It facilitates a conversation with the text and makes it easier to navigate later.
Why is note-taking important?
Organized notes save time and headaches when writing the paper or preparing for the exam.
What is the purpose of highlighting?
To visually distinguish certain lines of text, differentiating claims from evidence.
When is reading aloud beneficial?
When trying to boost comprehension, especially for difficult passages.