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Critical Reading Worksheet

Bibliographic details Previewing analysis
Yes. His name. No. Article is 5 years old. It is going to be about some one battling the press.

Part 1: Preview of Reading

AUTHOR(S)
PUBLICATION DATE

Polniewozik, James
9/22/2008
Defeat the Press
Time Volume 172 Issue 12, p.30-p.30, 1p. Academic Search Complete

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TITLE OF SOURCE PUBLICATION

INFORMATION

It is more of a white collar publication than blue collar

ONLINE RETRIEVAL

What expectations do you have about the sources treatment of the topic?
Hopefully he give first hand info on how to combat the press.

Identify the authors main point As expressed by the author

Your paraphrase
It has been said that McCain-Palin are looking to lose the race just because they declared war on the media.

Part 2: Analysis of Reading Part 3: Critique of Reading

Since McClain-Palin declared war on the media, some pundits have said running against the press is a loser's strategy. (p.30)

Identify two or more things the author does to support his or her main point.
His main points are in bold lettering. He started the article off with a question.

What seems to be the authors key aim (or aims) in treating the topic?
Key aim is to let the readers know about the battles that go on between the media and the political parties. He tells you about instances where the candidates have snubbed the media and vice versa.

What are the strongest and weakest parts of the authors treatment of the topic?

Strong point is in paragraph 8. It shows how big of a deal the beef between the politicians and media. Weak point is in paragraph 3. It really has no basis to the topic.

What is your overall critical assessment of the authors treatment of the topic?
Boring and article seems to jump around too much.

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