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THINKING CRITICALLY

THINKING CRITICALLY. Studying a topic or problem with open-mindedness Determining the meaning and significance of what is being studied. What is Critical T hinking?. Think about what you already know about what you are reading/studying and the opinions you already hold about it

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THINKING CRITICALLY

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  1. THINKING CRITICALLY

  2. Studying a topic or problem with open-mindedness • Determining the meaning and significance of what is being studied What is Critical Thinking?

  3. Think about what you already know about what you are reading/studying and the opinions you already hold about it • Try to erase all prejudices or previous opinions that hold about the subject • Keep an open mind • Be aware and open to alternatives and ideas that differ from your own How do I Start Thinking Critically?

  4. Search for reasons and evidence • Frequently ask “Why?” when you agree with what you are reading as well as when you do not • If other reasons or evidence appear that are opposite your own opinions, do not be afraid to reconsider • Think about questions or issues pertaining to the subject that are controversial • How do you feel about these issues? Why do you have those strong feelings? Are they valid? Let’s Think Critically

  5. Clarify any opinion, prejudice, or bias the authors of your sources hold • Identify key words or concepts you do not understand • Pick up a dictionary or go to Google and DEFINE THEM • Look over your readings/study materials and ask, “Are there patterns or opposing points of view?” • What questions still need to be answered? • Research those questions and try to find your own answers Let’s Think Critically (cont.)

  6. Think about and evaluate what your previous opinions and prejudices were before reading the material • Think about and evaluate what the author’s opinions and prejudices are on the material • Think about the research you did on unanswered questions and the answers you found Let’s Finish Thinking Critically

  7. Write down what your opinions and positions now are • Give reasons to support what you think • Show awareness of opposing positions • Show awareness of weaknesses of your own position Let’s Finish Thinking Critically (cont.)

  8. TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS AND TURN THEM INTO YOUR COORDINATOR

  9. Student Name: THINKING CRITICALLY: Part I 1. Pick a topic you would like to learn about and write it here (in a simple phrase): 2. List anything that comes to mind about your topic (anything you already know). 3. State your opinions on each separate item on your list. 4. Jot down some places where you could find information and do research? (Eg. Your local library, a specific website, etc.)

  10. Student Name: THINKING CRITICALLY: PART II 1. Pretend that you already did research on your topic and found out a lot of new information. Revise your topic in a way that either narrows or broadens it and makes it more detailed. 2. Look back at Part I at the list you made of places where you could do research. List those places in order of which ones you think are most important/would be most helpful to the least important places. 3. Are there any concepts having to do with your topic that you feel you need to better understand? If so, list them and explain why you need to understand them better.

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