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Evaluating The Author's Arguments

This document discusses evaluating the reliability of information sources and applying critical reading skills to academic texts. There are three things to consider when evaluating a source: the author, the evidence presented, and the publisher/sponsor. When reading academic texts, one can interact through annotating, outlining, analyzing, and summarizing. Annotations highlight key ideas, outlines show a text's organization, analysis examines elements, and summaries provide the main ideas. The document also discusses plagiarism and citation styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago that can be used to give credit to original writers.

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Evaluating The Author's Arguments

This document discusses evaluating the reliability of information sources and applying critical reading skills to academic texts. There are three things to consider when evaluating a source: the author, the evidence presented, and the publisher/sponsor. When reading academic texts, one can interact through annotating, outlining, analyzing, and summarizing. Annotations highlight key ideas, outlines show a text's organization, analysis examines elements, and summaries provide the main ideas. The document also discusses plagiarism and citation styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago that can be used to give credit to original writers.

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Chapter 6

Evaluating The Author’s Arguments


-The difference lies in the source of the information.
-The source of the first one may not be reliable.
-The source is reliable because it comes from a figure of authority.
There are three main things that you should keep in mind then investigating sources
of information
-THE AUTHOR
-THE PIECES OF EVIDANCE TO THE CLAIMS OF THE AUTHOR
-THE PUBLISHER OR SPONSOR(S)
1. THE AUTHOR
-Who is author of that source of information?
-Check the background of the author.
-Is the author an expert on that subject matter?
-What is the Purpose of author?
Sometimes, a persuasive text is suspicious if, at the end of the article, the
author will persuade you to buy a certain product pertaining to the content of the
article.
2. THE PIECES OF EVIDANCE TO THE CLAIMS OF THE AUTHOR
-What pieces of evidence does the author present for his or her claims?
The supporting pieces of evidence the author present should be of high-quality
information that are factual, reliable, updated, unbiased, and comprehensive.
3. THE PUBLISHER OR SPONSOR(S)
-Do not be misled by impressive names or organizations or advocacy campaigns.
Symbol to Annotate Article
NW (New Vocabulary Words)
- to define it.
MI (Main Idea)
- underline twice symbol
SD (Supporting Details)
-circle and underline
OP (Opinions of the Author)
-brackets
FC ( Facts)
- slash&backlash
SR( Sound Reasoning)
-underline the keyword, draw a smiley on top
FR (Fallacies Reasoning)
-draw a line across the words (middle), draw a crowning face on top
Chapter 7
Applying Critical Reading Skills in Academic Disciplines

4 Ways on How You Can Interact with Academic Texts


Annotating
- this is highlighting or underlining key words or ideas in the text and writing short
explanations of comments along the margins on the page.
Outlining
- this is presenting the important main details in a particular text. It shows how a
text is organized. Usually, the main idea per paragraph or main section in a text is
written first, followed by the supporting details. An outline can be either a topic outline
or a sentence outline.
Analyzing
- this is examining the content by breaking down different elements of the text.
You can also divide a text into different sections for more focus. This can be
particularly helpful if you are about to read a fairly long and difficult material. In doing
this, you must practice nothing details because you might want to occasionally record
the thing that you have learned or have interested you. You can also apply you
knowledge on identifying the author’s purpose and intended audience.
Summarizing
- this is giving the gist of a text. Thus, a summary presents the main ideas and
the important supporting details.
5 Domain Name
- can give you a clue of objectives.
1. .com - owned by the company
2. .gov- government
3. .edu - under education institution
4. .net - network
5. .org - organization
Plagiarism cases have been rapidly increasing in an academe. Using citations will
no exactly prevent plagiarism, but they can be used to lessen the impact of
plagiarism by giving credit to the original writers.
Here are some 3 citation styles:
American psychological association (apa)
-APA is mostly used in social sciences
(Example: economics, geography, psychology, physiology)
Modern language association (mla)
-MLA is mostly used for liberal arts and humanities
(Example: fine arts, music, philosophy, literature)
Chicago manual of style (cms)
-Cms is mostly used in the publishing industry.
Cms has guides for correct grammar, documentation, and writing

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Domain names can provide insights into the purpose of a website. For example, '.com' indicates commercial ownership, '.gov' denotes government associations, '.edu' suggests educational institutions, '.net' represents networks, and '.org' is used by organizations. Recognizing these can help in assessing the website's authority and potential biases .

Outlining helps in understanding a text's structure by organizing important details and showing how a text is structured. It begins with the main ideas of sections or paragraphs, followed by supporting details, aiding in comprehension and retention of the material .

Analyzing texts helps with lengthy and complex materials by breaking them into manageable sections to focus on different elements. This approach fosters deeper understanding and allows for the recording of key insights, facilitating comprehension and retention of intricate information .

Evidence is crucial in evaluating an author's claims as it supports the validity and reliability of the presented arguments. High-quality evidence should be factual, reliable, up-to-date, unbiased, and comprehensive, allowing readers to assess the soundness of the claims made .

Considering an author's background and expertise is vital because it affects the credibility and reliability of the source. An expert is more likely to provide well-informed and accurate information, whereas a non-expert might lack the necessary insight or understanding, potentially leading to biased or incorrect conclusions .

Annotating a text enhances interaction by allowing readers to highlight or underline key ideas and write comments in the margins. This method encourages active engagement with the material, helping in understanding the text's main ideas and arguments. It also aids in recalling and connecting concepts later .

The author's purpose influences argument perception by potentially introducing bias. A persuasive purpose, especially if related to selling a product or advocating a specific viewpoint, may lead readers to question the impartiality and factuality of the arguments presented .

APA is mainly used in social sciences, including economics, geography, and psychology; MLA is favored in liberal arts and humanities, such as fine arts and literature; CMS is prevalent in the publishing industry, offering guidance on grammar and documentation .

The impact of plagiarism can be reduced using proper citations, which give credit to original authors and differentiate the writer's ideas from sourced content. Styles like APA, MLA, or CMS guide correct usage and foster academic integrity .

To assess the reliability and credibility of a source, consider the author's expertise, the supporting evidence provided, and the publisher or sponsor's credibility. It is important to check if the author is a subject matter expert and whether the purpose is unbiased. Evidence should be factual, reliable, up-to-date, and comprehensive. Also, consider the reputability of the publisher or sponsor .

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