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Why is Literary Criticism Important?
Reading how other people, especially people with deep knowledge and understanding of literature, have analyzed or understood a piece of literature will help you clarify and enlarge upon your own views. The criticism or review may bring something to your attention that you did not notice. You may disagree with a point made, which will help you clarify your views. Reading reviews and criticism can help guide you to become a closer, more careful reader. (Thanks to Austin Community College for some of these ideas.)
Developing a Thesis Statement
Mind-Mapping
- University of ArizonaMind-Maps are helpful to develop your topic, ask the right questions, and brainstorm keywords that will help in research. There are many different ones (search Google) or try this one from the University of Arizona.
Refresh Your Memory
Look at our guide for ENG 1010. That includes many of the basics you need to write a research paper.