Think

 How are you doing with the final project?

In this unit, we will explore the value of critical thinking in school and beyond. You already know from previous units how important reading and writing are to your education and career. However, in order to be an informed and thoughtful reader and make informed and thoughtful written contributions, you must first learn to develop and exercise your critical thinking skills.

In this unit, you will learn the definition of critical thinking, and how to use logic to improve your critical thinking skills. You will learn how to use your mind to solve problems. By exercising critical thinking, you will be able to read with a discriminating eye, differentiating fact from opinion. You will be able to write in a more convincing and fact- based style as you examine and evaluate your own work through those same critical lenses.

The meaning of critical thinking The importance of critical thinking How critical thinking can help you beyond the classroom Steps for critical thinking skill development The importance of analyzing information and problem solving

Read Chapter 9: "Think," in your textbook, Cornerstone Learn about critical thinking skills Attend the weekly Seminar 20 points Participate in the Discussion Board 30 points Take the Quiz 25 points Visit Extra! Extra!

Visit the Critical Thinking web site and review Module: About Critical Thinking. Web Field Trip: Justice Talking Visit the Justice Talking web site and listen to The Debate: Ending Drunk Driving. Motivational Quotes: "One can alter his life by altering one’s mind." – L. J. Beardman "A man can grow only as much as his horizon allows." – John Powell "Imagination has always had power that science can not match." – Ingrid Bengis

 Fact from Opinion  In this week's seminar, we will discuss what critical thinking is and why it is important to know fact from opinion. We will also discuss why questioning is so important to a critical thinker. Also some other areas to be discussed.

 What is critical thinking?

 Why do we need opinions?

 What is a fact why is it important to know versus an opinion?

 What is problem solving?

 Thanks for attending and participating  Reminder about completing the final project  Next week will be our last seminar  I will stay online to answer any questions  Need anything this week let me know  Have a good week