Critical Reading and Research

          Module 1: Foundations of Critical Reading

Section 1: Introduction to Critical Reading  
- Lesson 1: What is Critical Reading?  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Critical Reading?  
- Lesson 2: Why Critical Reading Matters  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Why Critical Reading Matters  

Section 2: Understanding Text Elements  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Literary Elements  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Literary Elements  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Themes  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Themes  

Section 3: Basic Reading Strategies  
- Lesson 1: Annotating a Text  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Annotating a Text  
- Lesson 2: Summarizing Main Ideas  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Summarizing Main Ideas  

Section 4: Building Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Using Context Clues  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Context Clues  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Word Origins  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exploring Word Origins  

Section 5: Questioning and Interpreting  
- Lesson 1: Asking Effective Questions  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Asking Effective Questions  
- Lesson 2: Developing Evidence-Based Answers  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Developing Evidence-Based Answers  


Module 2: Understanding and Analyzing Texts

Section 1: Interpreting Purpose and Tone  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Tone in a Text  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Tone in a Text  
- Lesson 2: Exploring the Author’s Purpose  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring the Author’s Purpose  

Section 2: Contextual Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Historical Context and its Impact  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Historical Context and its Impact  
- Lesson 2: Cultural Context in Literature  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Cultural Context in Literature  

Section 3: Structuring Arguments  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Arguments  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Arguments  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Claims and Evidence  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Identifying Claims and Evidence  

Section 4: Critical Essay Basics  
- Lesson 1: Elements of a Good Essay  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Elements of a Good Essay  
- Lesson 2: Drafting a Thesis Statement  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drafting a Thesis Statement  

Section 5: Comparing Texts  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Similarities  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Identifying Similarities  
- Lesson 2: Contrasting Themes  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Contrasting Themes  


Module 3: Research Fundamentals

Section 1: Introduction to Research  
- Lesson 1: What is Research?  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Research?  
- Lesson 2: Types of Research Sources  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Types of Research Sources  

Section 2: Evaluating Sources  
- Lesson 1: Determining Reliable Sources  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Determining Reliable Sources  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Fact Checking  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Techniques for Fact Checking  

Section 3: Note-taking Strategies  
- Lesson 1: Organizing Information Effectively  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Organizing Information Effectively  
- Lesson 2: Creating Effective Summaries  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating Effective Summaries  

Section 4: Citing Sources  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Citation  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Fundamentals of Citation  
- Lesson 2: Avoiding Plagiarism  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Avoiding Plagiarism  

Section 5: Ethical Research Practices  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Ethical Research  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Understanding Ethical Research  
- Lesson 2: Respecting Intellectual Property  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Respecting Intellectual Property  


Module 4: Developing Analytical Skills

Section 1: Interpreting Complex Texts  
- Lesson 1: Reading Between the Lines  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Reading Between the Lines  
- Lesson 2: Detecting Bias in a Text  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Detecting Bias in a Text  

Section 2: Analyzing Arguments  
- Lesson 1: Dissecting Arguments  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Dissecting Arguments  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Logical Fallacies  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Logical Fallacies  

Section 3: Synthesizing Information  
- Lesson 1: Combining Ideas from Multiple Sources  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Combining Ideas from Multiple Sources  
- Lesson 2: Creating Coherent Connections  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating Coherent Connections  

Section 4: Critical Discussion Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Strategies for Debating Ideas  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Strategies for Debating Ideas  
- Lesson 2: Supporting Claims with Evidence  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Supporting Claims with Evidence  

Section 5: Integrating Research into Writing  
- Lesson 1: Incorporating Sources Seamlessly  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Incorporating Sources Seamlessly  
- Lesson 2: Drafting Analytical Essays  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Drafting Analytical Essays  


Module 5: Advanced Foundations of Critical Approach

Section 1: Revisiting the Basics  
- Lesson 1: Review of Fundamental Skills  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Review of Fundamental Skills  
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Personal Reading Habits  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Reflecting on Personal Reading Habits  

Section 2: Integrating Text and Inquiry  
- Lesson 1: Linking Textual Analysis with Research  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Linking Textual Analysis with Research  
- Lesson 2: Developing Research Questions  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Developing Research Questions  

Section 3: Practical Applications  
- Lesson 1: Case Study in Literary Critique  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Case Study in Literary Critique  
- Lesson 2: Reviewing and Interpreting Research Papers  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Reviewing and Interpreting Research Papers  

Section 4: Presentation Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Sharing Analytical Insights  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Sharing Analytical Insights  
- Lesson 2: Effective Communication of Critiques  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Effective Communication of Critiques  

Section 5: Course Recap and Future Directions  
- Lesson 1: Summarizing Learned Skills  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Summarizing Learned Skills  
- Lesson 2: Planning Further Studies and Research  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Planning Further Studies and Research