| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Gita DasBender, “Critical Thinking In College Writing: From the Personal to the Academic, “Writing spaces: Readings on Writing,” Volume 2, pages (37-51), 2011. |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | Before digging into the two words “critical thinking, Gita DasBender talks about how the two words “seem so fuzzy and abstract that you end up feeling uncomfortable.” This registered so well with me because every time I hear those words, my anxiety tends to skyrocket and I become uncomfortable completing the assignment. However, after reading this quote DasBender made “ Criticism is the process of responding to and evaluating ideas, argument, and style so that readers understand how and why you value these items.” I realize I always overthink the words “critical thinking. She then goes on to explain steps to take to become a serious thinker and writer. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | “To be a critical thinker you not only have to have an informed opinion about the text but also a thoughtful response to it.”
“When reading any essay, keep track of all the important points the writer makes by jotting down a list of ideas or quotations in a notebook.” |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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It reminds me of an article I read in Senior English about how to break down an essay. The article talked about summarizing every paragraph as one reads, similar to how Das Bender said to keep track of all important points. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | What are the best ways aside from DasBenders, to help create a response after critical thinking? |