I think asking ourselves questions like these when hearing any sort of rhetoric is extremely important. A lot of times you are exposed to something that might not be intended for you. And if it is, it can be extremely thought provoking to wonder what a member of the adversary/opposite group of the intended audience would think.

I think part of the reason this program has become so popular is because it creates a space for college students to actually feel apart of their local community by engaging in events/projects like these!

I've learned through various classes in History that when reviewing primary sources or papers, headnotes are essential for comprehension. When something is written and who the author is, is information you need for understanding any piece of writing.

To me one of the biggest things that modern tests don't get a measurement on is how well someone can communicate, especially in a work environment. Most of the "smart" people I know are horrible conversators and tend to lack empathy compared to others.

I think this is incredibly important because thinking about what you know or more importantly don't know, can help you figure out what to look for when active reading.

All of these questions are so crucial because without them then we might as well just computer generate everything we read. The writer is a person with thoughts, feelings, and opinions and knowing that is crucial to understanding any writing.

It is super important when reading something to understand who the author is and why they are writing what they are writing. Active reading helps the reader absorb more of the piece by interacting with the writer themselves.

Active reading is a skill that if learned properly I believe really elevates what you get out of whatever it is that you are reading. Understanding the piece and remembering parts of it come so much easier if you active read.