When reading an essay critically the author suggests that the reader follow certain steps.
The Title- The reader should identify the title and establish what the title says about the piece as a whole.
The Author- It would be beneficial to the reader to who the author is in an attempt to understand any bias the author may write under or how they will write.
Medium of Publication- Knowing where a work was published is helpful in knowing who the content of the essay is directed towards. Understanding who is the intended audiance gives the reader a window into what the article is about.
Time of Publication- The content of an essay is better understood when the reader knows the time period the work was written in. The legitimacy and bias of an article can be intepreted when the reader has knowledge about the overall climate the work was published in.
First Reading- The first time an essay is read it is advised that the reader have a pencil on hand to circle words that are unclear. A topical analysis is best for the first read; the reader should begin to examine the essay on a more in depth level after having an understanding of what the work is about.
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