Videos:
Video 1: Introduction
Video 2: Reading well

Homework task(s):
Read the introductory text. Make notes on the following three questions:
• What does the author want to argue?
• How does the author underpin their argument?
• Does the argumentation convince you? Why or why not?

Suggested tasks for the tutorial:
Tutor introduces Assignment 1: Library Assignment and Assignment 2: Critical Reflection

Discussion questions on [introductory text]
• What is the main point the author wishes to make?
• What are the arguments the author puts forward?
• What evidence does the author use to support their arguments?
• What kind of language does the author use when expressing their point of view?
• Does the author argue, or do they just express their opinion? How do you know?

Exercise on language use in [introductory text]
In [introductory text], how does the author use language to communicate with the reader? Find and annotate examples of language use for the following (try to find two or three examples for each):
• Expressing caution 'might', 'may', çould'etc.
• Expressing certainty: 'definitely', ít is clear that'etc.
• Expressing the author's attitude: 'únfortunately, Í agree', 'suprisingly' etc.
• Adressing/involving the reader: 'consider', 'note that', ýou can see that'etc.
• Self-mentions; Í', 'we', 'my', 'our'etc.