Reading & Writing Critically video

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Critical Writing

The speaker classifies critical reading & thinking into how many main areas?

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What is the first of these areas?

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Which sources do you think carry academic weight, and would be suitable academic sources for your essay (choose all the ones you think are suitable)?

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A peer-reviewed journal article

A chapter in a book in the library

An article in a daily newspaper

A YouTube video

An item on your module reading list

A website

What is the second area in critical reading? What do you need to decide?

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Which sources are easiest to find?

Which sources are relevant to the argument you are making?

When the sources were published

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Being able to choose the most relevant source shows that (choose the best answer):

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you are thinking critically

you prefer using websites to books

What is the third area in critical reading? Write your answer below:

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Many academics contradict each other. As you are reading it is your job to find out (choose the best answer):

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if the writer is telling the truth

if the writer's position (or argument) is a persuasive one in your opinion

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How do you evaluate the quality of the arguments that you read (area 4)?

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Finally - you must decide where you stand. To do this you need to (choose all that apply):

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think about the different points of view and balance the arguments

decide on your own position and where you stand on the matter

select an argument that reflects your own view of the world

be open to the arguments various writers make as you do your research, and be prepared to change your mind

Knowing where you stand is the starting point for showing criticality in your writing

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True

False

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There are 6 'rules' of critical writing. What are they (3.07 mins to end)?

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