How to Read a Book or Article (or, Questions you should ask before you begin reading)

I. Context?

A. Time

B. Place

II. Purpose(s);

A. Type

B. Fiction/Non

C. Informative/Argumentative

D. Research Article

E. Essay

F. Journalism

III. Writer?

A. Background?

B. Credibility?

C. Professional peer review?

IV. Intended Readers?

V. Writing Style (Formal/Informal, Etc.)

A.