STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing
Critical reading
Definition:
Critical reading expands upon initial reading as a process whereby the reader questions and examines a work and, ideally, expands upon this knowledge using informed arguments. All early career researchers should possess the ability to read texts critically.
Useful resources on Critical reading:
Duncan, J. (n.d.). Reading critically. https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/twc/sites/utsc.utoronto.ca.twc/files/resource-files/CriticalReading.pdf
Includes clear chart on reading versus critical reading that can be used in handout form. Defines analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of material read.
UCLA Libraries WI+RE Team. (2020). C.R.E.A.T.E.S.: An Innovative Method for Understanding Scientific Articles. https://uclalibrary.github.io/creates/index.html
This self-guided online tutorial with six modules helps students understand the components of scientific articles.
Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; IPS CreaT; IPS R; IPS IL; IAL IntL; CompS; CompTS; CompGS
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
- 1.2. Academic reading and writing
- 1.2.1. Preparing to write
- 1.2.1.1. Searching the literature
1.2.1.2. Analysis and synthesis
- 1.2.1.4. Critical thinking
1.2.1.5. Evaluating use and misuse of scientific information
1.2.1.6. Reading and interpreting graphs, plots, statistical data
1.2.1.7. Organizing a writing project
1.2.1.8. Citing correctly and reference/citation management tools
1.2.1.9. Copyright: definition, why considered important/or not important, things to consider
- 1.2.3. Grant proposals
- 1.2.4. Corresponding with others
Author: Stephanie Krueger
Peer Reviewer(s): None
Last Updated: October 22, 2021