TEW ch. 1 Flashcards
Writing Reading Thinking circle
Have an idea, translate it into words that make sense to you, write them down, then edit until they reflect what you mean. When we read, we interpret the writer’s thoughts using our own knowledge and experience. By studying the works of other writers, we improve our own writing.
Subjective
Expressing an opinion. Used in first sentence of paragraph.
Objective
Informing using verified research
Two types of selective reading?
Scanning and focused. Often combined.
Scanning
Reading with a purpose. Read for the main points or to identify another specific feature.
Focused reading
Concentrates on smaller blocks of text. Sentences are read carefully for detail and sometimes for tone or style.
Critical Thinking
Defined as a series of logical mental processes that lead to a conclusion. Use critical thinking skills whenever you read a work in order to comment on it. You delve deeper into the topic and examine your feelings, impressions, and values.
Inferring
You arrive at a probable conclusion based on your evaluation of what you read or see.
When analyzing an argument what do you evaluate?
All the writer’s claims and look for failures in logic or misuse of emotion. You should also think about points that writers don’t raise. Are they avoiding certain issues?
Pre-Reading
Helps you decide whether a particular source will help or support your research.
Tone
The writer’s attitude to the subject matter.
Jargon
Consists of words and expressions used in a particular discipline or among members of a group.
Skimming
When you read a piece for the first time.
First Reading
You read for content and general impressions.
Second Reading
You apply critical and analytical skills.
CARS test
C means credibility: Like Who is the author?
A means accuracy: Is the information you are reading up to date? Is the information true?
R means reliability or reasonableness: Does the information in the article agree with your other research sources?
S means support: When the author uses statistics, does the author state where these came from?
Denotations
Dictionary definition
