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CRITICAL THINKING, Critical Reading Question, Opt for quality and not…
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- Opt for quality and not quantity, and choose reliable and current sources.
Main Reading Strategies
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Skimming: reading the introduction and the first line of each paragraph to work out what the text is about.
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- "Critical" can refer to the importance of something, or can also mean pointing out the negative aspects of something, ie to criticise something.
- It is also about not accepting what you read or hear at face value, but always questioning the information, ideas, and arguments you find in your studies.-
- Critical thinking is a key skill that should be applied to all aspects of studies.
- Students need to be able to think critically about the resources and information you use in their work.
- Ask the right questions when reading the work of others; your writing needs to show you have the ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives and use evidence to help you form your own opinions, arguments, theories, and ideas.
- Critical thinking is about questioning and learning with an open mind.
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- Critical reading is about analysing and evaluating the author's argument, not just looking for information.
- The author should outline their viewpoint clearly and provide evidence from reliable sources to back this up.
- Making meaningful notes as you read can help you to clarify your thinking, organise your ideas and engage critically with the information.