MbShea@PWP@English@UMCP

Here are some readings for you, to prepare for Wednesday.  This outline also emphasizes some skills we will take up in this class.  The reading and notetaking strategies can help you in all your classes. In class, we will quickly review logos, pathos, and ethos, too.

• Use stasis theory as a way to assess document contexts. See these two slides/posters for hints on stasis in action. Shea and Mozafari case study

• Learn to evaluate the ethos and appropriateness of sources

  • Primary and secondary sources

  • Technical/professional scientific literature and lay audience literature

  • Emphasis on professional praxis documents

  • Critical analysis of sources, including media literacy

• Reading and writing strategies for efficient and targeted critical thinking

• • Check out Raul Pachego Vega’s excellent blog/website, with this set of resources for undergraduate students 

    • Reading strategies

    • Note taking strategies