Reading Journal
| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Critical Thinking in College Writing: From the Personal to the Academic
By: Gita DasBender |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | In the article written by Gita DasBender, she talks about critical thinking and what it really means. A lot of time, the term “critical thinking” can sound a little intimidating and hard to define, however all it really means is diving deeper into your thinking, and not only your thinking but your reading and writing. She talks about how “critical thinking is a process that is fundamental to all disciplines.” This shows how critical thinking is not only applied to school but is really applied to all aspects of life. She also gives tips as to how to apply critical thinking to reading and writing and how to really stay on track when doing work that needs critical thinking skills. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | Criticism: The process of responding to and evaluating ideas, argument, and style so that readers understand how and why you value these items.
Critical thinking: A process that is fundamental to all disciplines. |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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We have not read any articles this semester but it doest correspond with some articles from last semester because the article really teaches you and gives you good tips on how to better your reading and writing. This article provided a different stance that I had never thought of before because it connected critical thinking to reading and writing, not just thinking in your head. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | I would say my only question would be how to really apply your critical thinking and reading into your writing. Sometimes when I am writing I tend to get distracted so what are some ways to keep your mind fully on track. |