The Positive And Negative Implications Of Critical Writing

Writing is one of the most powerful tools of communication ever created. Contrary to what most think, modern generations have been exposed to more reading and writing, thanks to social media and other non-traditional sources. Although more Americans have been reading due to these other forms of media, not all of these media produce quality critical writing. Ultimately, critical writing involves thoroughly supporting one 's argument, making readers re-examine their own personal views and recognizing that one 's own argument is not foolproof. Critical writing, like most other means of communication, is a deliberate and intricate process. In this process, the writer is responsible for guiding the reader through his or her ideas by purposefully

In order for a valid argument to be applied effectively, one must consider both its positive and negative implications. When authors show that they have carefully considered their argument, the audience is more willing to see their solution as the best one. For example, in the article "Why College English?", Shirley Logan argues that college English teachers should teach more skills instead of more readings. Near the end of the piece, Logan adds that students need to read "a range of visual and discursive texts" in the classroom to improve the skills that teachers teach (Logan 109). However, she later implies that her solution requires a huge shift in the English discipline and that English teachers are not "anywhere near ready to do [that] kind of reorganizing" (Logan 110). Instead of falsely painting her solution as a magic answer that can be automatically implemented, Logan is truthful and demonstrates that her solution is practical but not perfect. She does not assume that the audience is stupid and doesn 't know that every solution has consequences. Rather she makes sure that she lays out her entire proposal and does not try to hide from the