Critical reading allows people to think independently and form their own opinions based on what they have read. This helps them develop critical thinking skills and become more confident in their ability to make decisions and solve problems on their own without relying on others for help.
Critical reading is used in a variety of situations, from choosing what foods to buy at the grocery store to deciding on a career path. It is also important when reading academic texts or nonfiction books. Critical reading will help you become an independent thinker who can make an informed decision on his or her own without relying on someone else’s opinion or advice.
Critical thinking involves analyzing an issue, problem or situation and forming your own opinion based on facts, evidence and data rather than relying on others’ ideas or beliefs. This process requires critical evaluation skills such as determining relevancy, accuracy and validity of information presented; identifying assumptions made by the writer; testing possible solutions against information; considering all possible outcomes; weighing pros and cons of each solution; evaluating consequences of applying different solutions; hypothesizing alternative solutions that have not yet been considered; identifying problems with existing solutions; considering how new information may affect existing solutions; etc.
