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Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking goes beyond: Facts and verifiable matters Who, What, Where, When, and sometimes Why

Critical Thinking Is the ability to: Make careful judgments Sensible evaluations, and Sound opinions

Critical Thinking Does not rely on emotion Does not involve only one aspect Does involve all aspects of life

Critical Thinking Is Thinking through thinks in a logical manner Forming inferences or conclusions Making careful judgments and sensible evaluations Determining your own core values Forming a reasonable opinion

Critical Thinking Is Evaluation the “big picture” Placing a value on something after carefully studying it Making well-founded decisions

Preparing for Critical Thinking Brainstorming (explore new ideas) Approach the problem for several perspectives Chart each perspective according to its: Benefits Limitations Consequences Cost Timing

Critical Thinking Steps Identify the problem? List everything you know about the problem List everything you do not know about the problem Know your choices Think about the positives and negatives of each choice

Rank the choices from best to worst Pick the choice that is best for you Study what the consequences may be after you select the choice Ask whether your are happy about the choice Ask whether you would make the choice again