A Method for Reading, Writing, and Thinking Cirtically

        The general point made by Kathleen McCormick in her work, A Method for Reading, Writing, and Thinking Critically is that to analyze a work it is important to look past stereotypes and analyze it both historically and culturally. More specifically, McCormick suggests there are more than two sides to every argument. She writes, “…our capacity to think critically is seriously limited by the stereotypical notion that there are two sides to every story.”(pg. 21) In this passage, McCormick is suggesting that because of stereotypes analyzing is never done correctly or critically. In conclusion, it is McCormick’s belief that moving past stereotypes will result in growth through critical reading.

         In my view McCormick is right because I also believe that stereotypes hold people back. For example, if there is a stereotype against a group within the piece, such as a woman playing sports, the reader may have a hard time passing those stereotypes and will not get much from the reading. Although McCormick might object that all readers cannot move past their stereotypes. I maintain that it may be hard but some readers can move past stereotypes. Therefore, I conclude that stereotypes can prevent critical thinking but it may not always be the case for some readers

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