When Reading:
- Identify the line of reasoning in the text
- Critically evaluate this line of reasoning
- Question surface appearances
- Identify evidence
- Evaluate evidence
- Identify conclusions
- Decide whether valid evidence supports conclusions
When Writing
- Having clear conclusions
- Showing a clear line of reasoning
- Presenting relevant evidence
- Re-read your own writing critically
- Write in a critical style rather than in a descriptive personal or journalistic style
When Listening
- Check for consistency in what the speaker is saying
- Check whether N.V.C (Non-Verbal Communication) contradict what is being said