Critical Thinking

Techniques for Reading in College and University

• "Reading With and Against the Grain"

1. Critical Thinking
   • A short video introduction
2. Critical Thinker Academy - Free Videos
   • Free video courses on critical thinking and improving your essay writing
3. Evidence
   • What counts and how to incorporate it effectively
4. Logical Fallacies
   • An explanation of the most common logical fallacies

Big Dog's Guide to Grammar - The essentials of grammar with optional self-tests

A Rough Guide to Punctuation - Get the basics in chart form

Grammar in College Writing - Explanations of the most common grammatical issues

12 Guidelines for Formal Writing - Common conventions of Standard Written English

When To Use and When Not To Use Commas

Common Errors in Student Writing - Don't let this be you!

Principles of Clear Sentences - Best practices in sentene construction

Frequently Misued Words - Don't make these common mistakes!

Developing a Thesis - Steps and concerns when composing a thesis statement

Crafting an Effective Thesis Statement - Models for effective theses

Elements of a Paragraph - Craft clear, effective and organized paragraphs

Transitioning between Paragraphs - Transitional phrases and ideas

Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing - How they differ and how to employ them

Revising & Editing - A 3-step process

Revising & Proofreading: A Comprehensive Guide - Considerations for an effective paper

Revising Drafts - The differences among revising, editing, and proof-reading