Week 2, Critical Reading as Reasoning: Evaluative Statement, Assertion, Counterclaim and Textual Evidence

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Critical Reading
A form of language analysis that involves a deeper examination of claims, supporting points, and possible counterarguments.
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Reasoning
The process of expressing ideas and opinions and justifying a stand based on prior and existing knowledge needed to arrive at a decision.
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Evaluative Statement
A way of presenting a final judgment on an idea or issue, supported by research or valid reasons.
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Assertion
The act of asserting; a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason.
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Counterclaim
The opposing side of the argument.
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What a text says
Restatement; talks about the same topic as the original text.
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What a text does
Description; discusses aspects of the discussion itself.
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What a text means
Interpretation; analyzes the text and asserts a meaning for the text as a whole.