Slides: Critical Writing Voice
Critical Writing Voice
When you engage in critical thinking & writing… • Have a “healthy skepticism - but
not cynicism • Be confident – but not arrogant • Be critical – but not judgmental
or dismissive • Express your opinion – but
without being opinionated • Carefully examine everything the
author says – not just selective ‘random targets’ • Be ‘fair’: summarize and assess
fairly the strengths and weaknesses of other people’s ideas and writing • Reach conclusions on the basis of
considerable and careful thought about all the available evidence Slide 2 When you engage in critical thinking & writing… …Remember the Fruit of the Spirit! PS. …Do not speak badly about the Church!