Critical Reading

Critical reading is important for many different reasons. I tend to always read through things several times, but I thought it was because my mind wandered too much while I was reading! J That may be part of the problem, but for critical reading, it is suggested that you read through several times anyways. The first time through should be to get a grasp of the article, the second time through should be a “slower read”, and is to evaluate words that may not be common and to get a better grasp or the reading. Another aspect of critical reading is analyzing and jotting down notes while you are reading - this can help you remember important points!