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How the Language Really Works:
The Fundamentals of Critical Reading and Effective Writing
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Inference
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Critical Reading: The Steps

This site focuses on understanding how the written language works to convey meaning. Such a discussion should not, however, downplay the need for good study habits, motivation, and purpose. Critical reading begins before you open a book. What you are reading and why you are reading it greatly influence how you read.

The Nature Of The Text: What Are You Reading?
The Working Environment: Where Will You Read?
The Goal or Assignment: How Will You Read?
Three Formats For Discussion: A Quick Reminder

Finally, we can outline steps in the process of critical reading itself.

Steps in Critical Reading
Critical Reading, at its Core, Plain and Simple


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