Q4M2: Critical Reading as a Form of Reasoning

It is an act of giving statements for justification and

explanation.

• Critical Reading

• Reasoning

• Evaluative Statement

• Evidence

It is a way of giving better explanation to

show the strength and weaknesses of something through writing.

• Critical Reading

• Reasoning

• Evaluative Statement

• Evidence

It involves presenting a reasoned argument that

evaluates and analyzes what you have read.

• Critical Reading

• Reasoning

• Evaluative Statement

• Evidence

It should be data driven and everything is from a true or

accurate source.

• Critical Reading

• Reasoning

• Evaluative Statement

• Evidence

Which is NOT a definition of an Evaluative statement?

• It should be supported by valid proofs. Secondhand information is a “No-No”

  in an academic paper. Evidence should be data driven and everything is from a true

  or accurate source.

• It is making value judgement based on the set of criteria or standards.

• It is a way of giving better explanations to show the strength and weaknesses

  of something through writing.

• It is a form of non-fiction writing that aims to convince the reader of a certain point of view.

Which of the following statements is the topic/claim?

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Which of the following statements is the evidence?

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Which of the following statements is the analysis?

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When someone makes a statement investing his strong belief in it, as if it is true though it may not be, he is making ___.

• Assertion

• Counterclaims

• Reasoning

• Textual Evidence

When someone makes an opposing statement or argument to a claim, he is making ___.

• Assertion

• Counterclaims

• Reasoning

• Textual Evidence