1. Critical Thinking
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2. What is Critical Thinking
Not accepting things ‘at face value’
Looking for evidence and valid reasons
Supports you to develop an argument through exploring alternatives.
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3. Why is critical thinking important?
In reading academic texts you need to develop a personal (but nevertheless academic and rational) response to the article/ theory/ chapter through:
developing an understanding of the content and understanding both arguments
To give you the ability to write without bias
Helps identify and solve problems in academic work
Improves grades in degree work
Good life skill to acquire
In reading academic texts you need to develop a personal (but nevertheless academic and rational) response to the article/ theory/ chapter through:
developing an understanding of the content
evaluating and critiquing the article.
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4. Analysis Description Evaluation
Where
Who?
Analysis
Description
Why
When?
How?
Topic/Issue
What?
What if?
What next?
So what?
Evaluation
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6. Critical Thinking vs. Non-Critical Thinking
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7. How do I apply this skill?
Look at the information/material
Develop arguments through common question words:
What, Who, Where, When , How and Why… be unbiased in your research
Then ask –
What if, what next and so what?
Link back to Flat example.
Demonstrate the Critical thinking models - handout
Critical thinking is a skill that can be learned, improved upon and requires discipline.
To help you require the discipline – here are some Critical Thinking Models.
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8. projects and examinations.
Summary
Critical Thinking is a useful life skill, that can be developed over time.
Understanding and applying a Critical Thinking Model can help improve your academic grades.
Critical Thinking used effectively will ensure you answer the question being asked correctly.
Be proactive in seeking advice to ensure that your method of critical thinking matches the subject area.
Acquiring critical thinking skills supports you to develop more reasoned arguments and draw conclusions to be used in your assignments,
projects and examinations.
Acquiring critical thinking skills helps you to develop more reasoned arguments and draw conclusions to be used in your assignments, projects and examinations.
Critical Thinking helps to ensure that you make the correct judgements backed up with the understanding of the evidence and should ensure that you don’t jump to the wrong conclusions!!!!
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