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Critical Reading Skills of Nonproficient Readers in College.
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Robbins, Louise Dunbar – Journal of Reading, 1981
The behavior of 22 nonproficient college readers in a critical reading situation was investigated by examining the criteria they used to evaluate the usefulness of an expository passage as a source of information for a report. Results indicated that they focused too heavily on factual content. (MKM)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Higher Education, Information Sources, Low Achievement
Checking the Source: An Essential Component of Critical Reading.
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Ross, Elinor Parry – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests practical methods for teaching students to check and evaluate the source of reading material in order to aid their thoughtful reaction. (MKM)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Sources