Use this AC Library database to practice critical thinking skills Opposing Viewpoints Use this AC Library database to practice critical thinking skills Amarillo College Library

Critical thinking skills Locate credible, relevant information — evaluate the credibility and relevance of your information sources Evaluate sources of information — distinguish fact from opinion or bias and readily recognize contradictions and inconsistencies

Critical thinking skills Comprehend information — clarify issues, conclusions or beliefs and be able to examine and investigate ideas in greater detail

Critical thinking skills Analyze information — examine consequences, the ability to compare similar situations and transfer insights into new contexts; use the knowledge of one event to better understand another event

Critical thinking skills Synthesize and apply information — demonstrate reasoned judgment, based on evidence and logic; to identify alternatives, to explore the possible effects of different courses and arrive at a conclusion

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