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1 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

2 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

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

4 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

5 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

6 AC FACULTY MEMBERS: Insert your instructions and rubrics here.
Assignment AC FACULTY MEMBERS: Insert your instructions and rubrics here.

7 How to access the Opposing Viewpoints database
Click HERE to see a short demonstration

8 For research help Amarillo College Library
Washington St. Campus West Campus toll-free Adapted with permission from


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