When reading a new piece of material, it’s a good idea to compare it any previous readings on the subject. If it is completely new source material then how does it apply to daily life? The reader should ask themselves questions or make predictions to engage themselves into what they are reading.
When making annotations or taking notes on a piece of reading, the reader should write down ideas, questions, arguments, hard facts, and anything the reader deems of value to assist them forming opinions and future writing ideas.
Critical thought is necessary while reading. One should be able to discern between fact and rhetoric.
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