Critical thinking is an important skill for college writing that moves beyond personal opinions to engaging with ideas at an academic level. The document outlines several strategies for students to practice critical thinking when analyzing texts, including: attentively reading with an open mind; noting key terms and ideas; writing initial personal responses; and then connecting ideas to broader academic concepts or other texts. It emphasizes starting with personal perspectives but then extending analysis through techniques like summarizing an author's arguments, identifying contradictions, and proposing new ways of thinking about the topic. The goal is for students to incorporate critical thinking throughout the essay writing process to strengthen their analysis and arguments.

1. Critical Thinking in College Writing From the Personal to the Academic Discipline:Writing in English Professor: Vivian Margutti Group 4: Heidi, Melina, Talita and Bruna