Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”

Ask yourself, “What does the author want me to think about this topic?”

Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”
Ask yourself, “Where is the author from?”

Ask yourself, “Who are the author’s sources?”
Ask yourself, “Who are the author’s sources?”

Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”

Ask yourself, “When did the author publish this text?”

Ask yourself, “What is the author’s main argument or thesis?”

Ask yourself, “What evidence does the author provide to support their argument?”

Ask yourself, “Are there any biases or assumptions present in the author’s writing?”

Ask yourself, “What are the implications or consequences of the author’s perspective on this topic?”

Ask yourself, “How does this text relate to other sources or perspectives on the same topic?”

Ask yourself, “What questions or thoughts does this text raise for me?”

Ask yourself, “What additional information or research do I need to fully understand this topic?”