One element of US201 is experiments with various media, at the root of which are reading and writing. For any reading we do, here are some specifics I want you to try (and make notes on using your log pages):

• Identify crucial bits --the REAL message of the material (and we'll find that people identify DIFFERENT bits)

• Try to locate the arguable: assertions that you don't just accept as fact, but reserve judgement upon, or disagree with

• Identify places where you really wish the writer had said more

• Identify where you just don't understand, or where the author loses you, or loses your attention