Searching for Textual Evidences to Formulate Evaluate Statements Flashcards
Does not mean finding fault in a writer’s idea.
Critical reading
Involves reading and re-reading a text to go beyond what is stated
Critical reading
Identifies textual elements and patters
Critical reading
Analyzes structure, language, examples, and logical connections.
Critical reading
The steps in critical reading
RDI
1. Restating what a text says
2. Describing the text
3. Interpreting the text
Authors write to ___________________________.
inform, entertain, or persuade
Sometimes, a text has a hidden purpose beyond the explicit one.
Understanding the Author’s Purpose
Critical reading infer the real intent behind the text.
Understanding the Author’s Purpose
How the author looks at the topic
Viewpoint
The author’s attitude toward the topic (positive, negative, neutral)
Tone
A preference or prejudice influencing the text
Bias
Errors in reasoning that affect arguments
Logical fallacies
It is a common logical fallacy where making a broad conclusion based on limited evidence.
Hasty generalization
It is a common logical fallacy where applying a general rule to all situations without considering exceptions.
Dicto Simpliciter
It is a common logical fallacy assuming that because one event happened before another, it caused the 2nd event.
Post Hoc
It is a common logical fallacy using emotions to persuade instead of logical reasoning.
Appeal to pity
It is a common logical fallacy discrediting someone’s argument by predating negative
information about them beforehand.
Poisoning the Well
It is a common logical fallacy believing something is true or right just because many people argue with it.
Bandwagon fallacy
An effective reading strategy
SQ3R
Meaning of SQ3R
Survey
Question
Read
Recall
Review
A part of SQ3R where preview the text (skim).
Survey
A part of SQ3R where guide reading with questions.
Question
A part of SQ3R where engage actively.
Read
A part of SQ3R where summarize key points.
Recall
