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• Claims of Fact


  Focus on an assertion whch uses facts to back it up, evidence might still be debatable
• Conditional verbs / Key word in a claim of policy


  should, must, ought
• hypertext in reading

  hyperlinks, non-linear reading, combining multiple media
• hyperlinks


  clickable elements within a document that lead to another document within the same document
• Non-linear reading


  allows readers to access the content in their own way by clicking links that grab their interest
• Combining multiple media


  ability to access a variety of content types within a single document
• hypertext in writing


  creation of hyperlinks, collaborative writing, revision and updating
• Creation of hyperlinks


  provide readers with further context or related information
• collaborative writing


  numerous authors can contribute input to interconnected documents
• Revision and Updating

  authors are able to edit and update hypertext documents while maintaining their overall structure
• Intertext


  indirect connections between different works of art
• hyperlink


  allow readers to navigate between articles
• intertextuality


  connections made between works, often referencing familiar media
• Claims of Fact


  Makes an assertion about something that can be proved or disproved with factual evidence
• Claims


  • They have to be debatable, and offer an assertion about an issue
  • A logical argument cannot simply consist of a statistic or proven fact, it needs to focus on an assertion which uses facts to back it up, but for which the evidence might still be debatable
• Claims of Value

  Argues that something is good or bad, or that one thing is better than another thing
• Claims of Policy


  Argues that certain conditions should exist, or that something should or should not be done, in order to solve a problem
• Claims

  • Vaping can lead to increased blood pressure, lung disease, and insulin resistance (Claim of fact)
  • The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline (Claim of value)
  • Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors (Claim of fact)
  • The Career Support Network is an excellent resource for people who are considering a mid-life career change (Claim of value)
  • In order to ensure that graduates are competitive for top jobs in their fields, the college must put additional resources into its career services office and internship programs (Claim of policy)
  • Although the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto is not actually a planet, experts disagree on what characteristics define a planet (Claim of fact)
  • Increased investments in solar power will benefit national security by reducing dependence on fossil fuels (Claim of policy)
  • Parents should not only be aware of how their children are using social media, but also understand the potential positive and negative impacts of social media use (Claim of policy)
  • Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of architectural structures (Claim of fact)
• HyperText


  • A text-based information system where documents are interconnected through hyperlinks
  • Allows system designers to organize information in a branching structure instead of a linear one
  • Clicking a hypertext link (called a hyperlink) will send the user to another part of the current document or a separate document entirely
  • A fundamental building block of the Internet, allowing users to navigate in a web browser from page to page and from site to site
• HyperText in Reading


  • Hyperlinks - clickable elements within a document that lead to another document or a specific section within the same document when activated
  • Non-linear Reading - allows readers to access the content in their own way by clicking on links that grab their interest
  • Combining Multiple Media - ability to access a variety of content types within a single document
• HyperText in Writing

  • Creation of Hyperlinks - to provide readers with further context or related information
  • Collaborative Writing-numerous authors can contribute input to interconnected documents
  • Revision and Updating - authors are able to edit and update hypertext documents while maintaining their overall structure
• InterText


  • Intertextuality refers to the interdependence of texts in relation to one another
  • Texts can influence, derive from, parody, reference, quote, contrast with, build on, draw from, or even inspire each other
  • Intertext is defined as all those texts that allow interpersonal communication, as well as the existence of a space for the exchange of information or content between the reader and the medium in which this content is generated
• InterText in Writing

  • Intertextuality is the use of references to other writings to create new meaning
  • It is the process of identifying and comprehending references to other texts within the text being read
• Importance of InterText

  • It serves to deepen comprehension, build a dialogue with prior works
  • Generate a discourse between authors
  • Broaden cultural perspectives
  • Increase empathy
  • Provide a window into the past
  • Improve the reading experience
• Benefits of InterText

  • Enhancing understanding
  • Broadening perspectives
  • Creating new meaning
  • Strengthening connections
  • Encouraging critical thinking
• Hypertext


  Refers to the linking of content on one website to another
• Intertext


  Refers to the indirect connections between different works of art
• Hyperlinks allow readers to navigate between articles or links across multiple sites, while intertextuality refers to the connections made between different works of writing, fiction, or film, often referencing familiar media
• Intertextuality allows writers and filmmakers to comment on their work by creating links back into previous pieces and showcasing relevant themes without explicitly stating them
• Hypertext and Intertext share a common feature of being linked with other texts
• Critical Reading


  • Reading with the purpose of critical examination of the text and its ideas
  • The close, careful reading of a text that is undertaken in order to understand it fully and assess its merits
  • It involves asking questions about the author's intention, the text's structure and purpose, and the meanings of individual words and phrases
  • Critical readers also consider the context in which a text was written and how it might be interpreted by different audiences
• Importance of Critical Reading


  • It allows you to read and analyze a text critically, breaking it down into its component parts and assessing its strengths and weaknesses
  • It helps you understand the author's purpose in writing the text and how it relates to your own life
  • It is necessary for success in school and in life because it allows you to assess information critically and make informed decisions
• Examples of critical reading activities

  • Challenging a source's credibility by examining its evidence, logic, and bias
  • Explaining the nuances of argument by identifying the main claim, supporting reasons, and counterarguments
  • Putting the source in context by relating it to the historical, cultural, or literary background
  • Chatting with the text by writing questions, comments, or reactions in the margins
  • Reviewing the reviews by comparing different perspectives of interpretations of the same text