Determining Explicit and Implicit Information
Critical reading also means that you are able to distinguish the information that is clearly stated (explicit) in the text from ideas that are suggested (implicit). This will help you…
Different Techniques in Developing Critical Reading Skills
To show how some critical reading strategies are used, let us first read the following excerpt from the presidential address of Manuel L. Quezon delivered to students and teachers on…
What is critical reading?
Whenever you read something and evaluate claims, seek definitions, judge information, demand proof, and question assumptions, you are thinking critically. This type of reading goes beyond passively understanding a text…
The Most Effective Reading Strategies
While reading our previous selection, you must have felt confused because there were many words that you did not understand. You might have thought that the piece you were reading…
What is reading?
Reading is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text. It is always an interaction between the text and the reader. We read to gain and…
How to write an office correspondence like a pro?
Written communication is a vital part of office work. Office correspondence normally takes place between employees and employers. These are also written to communicate with clients and customers in a…