Chapter Four

Chapter Four

                Chapter Four focusses on reading critically. Reading Critically means to read actively, asking questions and making sure the meaning of the work is understood. Research questions and position statements help focus in on what is important for a project while critically reading. Understanding if the content is relevant as a source can be determined by asking whether or not it is relevant to the research question, position statement, the readers’ needs and beliefs, the type of document, context and design, requirements and limitations, and also the opportunities that could come up. A good strategy is to identify important information, ideas, and arguments, and also taking notes of questions, reactions, and of summaries, quotes, and paraphrases. Some important things to pay attention for are main points, evidence and how it is used, and new and hard to understand information. Throughout different readings, noticing similarities and differences help to better understand the issues. Reading through a couple times is a good way to take in a work. The first time, it’s good to skim over the document and get a good idea upon the content and organization. The second time is filled with deep active reading, taking notes and looking at information, ideas, and arguments. At the third reading, paying attention to important information noted is important.