Read Critically
- Alex Baratta - The University of Manchester, UK
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Super Quick Skills
Super Quick Skills
March 2020 | 104 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Critical reading is the foundation of good research. Read Critically gives you the knowledge and tools you need to be able to extract meaning from texts and judge its quality, relevance and significance.
- Understand your assignment question
- Know how to think critically, and in turn read critically
- Write critically and ace your assignment.
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What is critical thinking?
What does it mean to be critical?
How can I understand the assignment question?
How do I get from critical reading to critical writing?
Are there different ways to understand interpretation?
What is critical language?
How do I know I’m ready for the next assignment?
Where do I go from here?
Supplements
A Super Quick Skills Video
Watch our Super Quick introduction to critical reading with author Alex Baratta.
Critical Thinking Webinar
Watch the recording of How to Think for Yourself with Alex Baratta and Tom Chatfield. This webinar, hosted by JS Group, offers top tips on how to spot misinformation and engage critically with the world.
Watch the recording of How to Think for Yourself with Alex Baratta and Tom Chatfield. This webinar, hosted by JS Group, offers top tips on how to spot misinformation and engage critically with the world.
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