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Getting Smarter through Language

Advanced Reading Course

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Analyzing the Argument

Analyzing the argument is an important skill in everyday life, but it is particularly important in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learn the basics of how arguments are built so you can analyze them more easily.

Understanding the Argument

In this section, you will learn what an argument is and how it is organized.

Activity

Activity 17: Watch a video on YouTube to learn about the argument. As you watch the video, take good study notes.

Young man reading a book.
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Evaluating the Evidence

One way to analyze an argument is to evaluate the evidence presented. A well built argument must be supported by accurate, sufficient, and relevant evidence. Rather than simply accepting everything they read, critical readers ask questions. Critical reading is very important not only in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking but also in everyday life.

Activity

Activity 18: Watch a video on YouTube to learn about evaluating the evidence. Take notes as you watch the video.

End of Course

Congratulations! You have made it to the end of the course!

Now, get out there and start reading. Read everything that you can get your hands on. Read a variety of topics in a variety of publications. The more you read and apply what you have learned in this course, the more effective you will become as a reader.

Thank you!

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