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• Critical Reading


  A form of language analysis that does not take given text at face value, but involves a deeper examination of the claims put forth as well as the supporting points and possible counter arguments
• Reasoning


  The process of expressing ideas and opinions as well as justifying a stand based on prior and existing knowledge and experiences needed to arrive at a decision
• Evaluative Statement


  A way of giving a better explanation to show the strength and weakness of something through writing. It presents a value judgment based on a set of criteria
• Evaluative Statement


  A way of giving a better explanation to show the strength and weakness of something through writing. It presents a value judgment based on a set of criteria.
• Assertion


  A way to convince a critical reader to accept the writer's claim. Declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else.
• Counterclaim


  The opposite of a claim. Provable and supportable by reasons and evidence.
• Textual Evidence


  Evidence/Support used to support an argument/position, and is derived from reading and drawing from other text.
• convention

  A way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. It can be verified only by reference to historical precedent, customs, laws, rules and even common usage.

  Example:

  Online learning is classified as both synchronous and asynchronous
• Fact

  This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses,

  verified observations

  , or the results of research.
• Opinion

  It is based on facts, but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing

  satisfactory proofs of soundness.
• Preference

  It is based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked. Expressions like ‘I want’, ‘I like’, and ‘I would rather do this’ are used in this type of assertion.
• Critical Reviews

  describe and evaluate the book. They provide an analysis of the book and use text evidence to support that analysis. this review makes a statement about what the author was trying to say.

  It assesses if and how the author made that statement. Supporting evidence from the text is very important in this type of book review
• Descriptive Reviews

  are book reviews that objectively describe a book. They tell about the

  events and purpose of the book and include key elements and details.

  It also may tell who the intended audience is and the overall reading level of the book