How Do I Describe it?
In order to share our experience with others thought writing ,we need to give much thought to our choice of words .- - words interconnect with thinking and perceiving
- -a good dictionary helps thinking
- - words are defined
- - words convey feeling
- - concepts abstract thought
- - critical reading works
On Finding The Right Word
The first was probably on of silent absorption .if words came to you at that time ,they could have interfered with your sensing proses .How Well Do You Use Your Dictionary?
Working with partner ,take turns finding three random entries to discuss . Explain to your partner every piece of information that you find there ,including every symbol and every abbreviation .Clear Thinking Depends On Clear Word Definitions
Clear thinking and expression depend on clear word understanding .
1- paying attention to the inner discomfort that indicates you have not fully understood a word
2- taking out the time to clear things up. Word confusion stands out more in conversation than in reading.
What Makes A Definition?
The etymology or history of the word definition shows us something interesting , it comes from the latin .- baked deserts
- a cake that looks like a pie
- egg based not flour based with a thin a crumb crust
- sweetened cottage or cream cheese
What Is Critical reading ?
When we read a detective story , we enjoy getting lost in another world ,when we read a training manual ,we follow and memorize .In both cases ,we rarely question what we read . As you study each chapter of this book ,you will be learning those questions found most valuable for making a critical assessment of information- Is this the most accurate word choice ?
- what is the connotation of this word?
- what is the more appropriate here?
- Is this word clearly defined?
- The reading selection offered in this text are intended to stimulate critical thinking.
No comments:
Post a Comment