Upon learning this topic you will be able to:
Identify the main idea expressed in a complex reading with multiple viewpoints.
Recognize bias within a reading.
Identify opinions disguised as facts.
Identify logical fallacies relating to analysis.
Identify sources cited in a reading.
Determine if credible sources were used in a reading.
Identify the most effective portions of a text to use as evidence in an essay or written response.
Use attributive phrases and in-text citations appropriately in an essay or written response.
Develop sentences that effectively incorporate source material.
Understand when to paraphrase and when to directly quote a source.
Employ editing techniques that lead to more concise and effective sentences.
Identify citation elements in MLA format.