| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page |
Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words |
This article, written by Kate Warrington, Natasha Kovalyova, and Cindy King, is once again about critical thinking and reading for students while writing papers or in the classroom. The authors plan to teach students about critical thinking in order to help them select viable sources which could improve their papers for class. The essay also includes the thought process of ethos, logos, and pathos for selecting credible sources. The essay is designed to help students recognize the credibility, trustworthiness, and viability of a source that they may find online or at a library. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. |
“when determining the credibility of published sources for your research paper, you’ll have to be thorough and focused.” (190) |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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Critical thinking has been a big theme of this class so far this semester. We will probably do a project about it.? |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. |
Why is critical thinking or reading important for selecting good sources? |
