Critical Reading Improvement Resources

Critical Reading: A Guide   Source: Brock University Article explains what to look for in analyzing literature, what a work of literature means, how it means it, and how resources of literature are used to create the meaningfulness of the text. http://www.brocku.ca/english/jlye/criticalreading.html

Critical Reading v. Critical Thinking   Source: Dan Kurkland Article distinguishes between critical reading and critical thinking and explains why being able to read critically will lead to better critical thinking. http://www.critical-reading.com/critical_reading_thinking.htm

Critical Thinking   Source: Cuesta College Articles show students how to distinguish between opinion and fact and make detailed observations. http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/401TOC.HTM

Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum Project   Source: Article introduces several types of arguments and fallacies to avoid when http://www.kcmetro.cc.mo.us/longview/ctac/fallacy.htm

Critical Thinking on the Web   Source: Tim Van Gelder Website provides links to various articles on understanding and improving critical thinking skills. http://www.austhink.org/critical/

Fallacy Files   Source: Gary N. Curtis Site offers explanation of many types of fallacies found in written form and gives examples of each. Each quote is placed within its context http://www.fallacyfiles.org/quotcont.html

Identifying The Argument of An Essay   Source: Mertropolitan Community College Activities and articles explain what an argument is and how to recognize different types of arguments. Exercises available to test user’s understanding of material. http://commhum.mccneb.edu/argument/summary.htm

P-R-R: How to Read Your Textbook More Effectively   Source: The University of Texas Article covers the Preview – Read – Recall method for increasing critical reading. http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/handouts/1422.html

Reading   Source: University of Washington Tacoma Articles cover topics such as SQ3R and text plot that will help students become better critical readers. http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/ctlt/students/resources/sq3r.pdf

Reading Your Textbooks Effectively and Efficiently   Source: Dartmouth University Articles designed to help students understand reading as an activity & become more effective readers. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/reading.html

Stephen's Guide to the Logical Fallacies   Source: Stephen Downes Articles explain a large variety of fallacies and give examples of their use. http://datanation.com/fallacies/index.htm

Textbook Reading   Source: Canada College Article covers the SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) study Method as a proven way for students to effectively read textbook assignments, technical material, & articles. Click on the Study Aids Link. http://canadacollege.net/student/lrngctr/index.html