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Question 1: Who is the author(s)? What personal information can you uncover? What academic discipline was the author(s) trained in? Has the author(s) published other work? Has the author(s) won any awards? This information helps you understand the author's argument and critique the article.
What is the object of study in the article(s)? In other words, what is the chapter(s)/article(s) about? Summarize the article(s) by describing the time period, major events, geographical scope, and group or groups of people who are being investigated. While you may reference direct quotes from the article(s), make sure you describe and explain the material
What is the author's central idea and/or information being shared with readers? In a well-written chapter/article, the information is usually clearly stated near the beginning of the piece.
What kinds of evidence does the author present to support their thinking?
Is the evidence convincing/credible/believable? If so, find a particularly supportive example and explain how it supports the author's thoughts.
Did the author prove their point? Does the information being shared make sense? What resonates with you? Why or why not? What initiates self-reflection?
What questions did the reading(s) raise for you? What surprised you? What seemed particularly insightful? What seemed suspect? What reinforces or counters points made in other readings you have read about Latinas/os in the U.S.?