Invention and critical thinking skills

Prepare Preliminary Questions

Question

A good way to guide your reading and note-taking when writing an academic paper is to ask yourself the following preliminary questions:

  • What information is needed to develop the topic?
  • What are the important issues related to this subject?
  • Who has contributed significantly to this area?
  • What conclusions can be drawn?
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