Critical Reading as Reasoning

Critical reading is the same as plain reading.

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In critical reading, we assess the validity of the text.

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Hedges are used to giving an impolite and strong claim.

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Counterclaims are statements that support a mentioned claim.

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Critical readers evaluate, analyze, and interpret the claims of a specific author.

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It is an act of giving out reasons and statements for justification and explanation.

It involves a process of evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting the text or claim of someone.

It is a statement used as a response to a previous claim.

It is a set of details given by someone to support his/her claims.

It is a statement by someone that is believed to be true.