Communication Strategies: Questioning

You will use this strategy when you ask questions to:

• Read critically when reviewing class readings.
• Clarify assignment details.
• Think critically about outside sources when doing research.
• Find out if you are on track with your assignment outline.
• Find out if your teammate needs help completing their portion of the work.
• Resolve a conflict during group work.
• Find out how to improve your assignment before handing it in.

To learn how to read critically:

• Read this handout: Reading Critically.

To learn how to be critical when reading online sources:

• Read this webpage: Take the CRAAP Test

To learn about using critical thinking:

• Watch this video: What is critical thinking?

To learn about critical thinking skills:

• Read this webpage: 6 Critical Thinking Skills You Need Now.

To learn about asking questions:

• Watch this video: The Skill of Asking Questions.

To learn about the importance of asking good questions:

• Watch this video: The power of Good Questions.