1. Apply critical reading techniques to a variety of materials and purposes for reading 2. Identify the structure of an argument. 3. Evaluate textual material to ascertain tone, purpose, audience, and context. 4. Interpret assumptions, bias author’s point of view, and connotative meanings in text. 5. Identify and respond to common types of reasoning and common errors in reasoning. 6. Apply critical reading skills to assess the nature and accuracy of evidence given in support of an author’s argument. 7. Gather and utilize Internet, database, and print resources. 8. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze internet, database, and print resources. 9. Synthesize ideas on related issues from intertextual sources.
