The Art of Critical Thinking

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The Art of Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking

• CRITICAL THINKING is the active and systematic
  process of
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Evaluation
• Analysis
• Synthesis
• Reflection
• both individually and in community to
• Foster understanding
• Support sound decision-making and
• Guide action

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• CRITICAL THINKING is

an active and systematic process
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Communication

• The art and technique of using words effectively
  to impart information or ideas.
• American Heritage Dictionary, 2005
• Articulation The ability to tell others exactly
  what in an argument is good or bad
• Institute for Critical Thinking, Montclair State
  University

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Problem-solving

• The ability to address complex situations or
  questions that do not have one correct answer but
  must be figured out as well as possible
• Nosich, 2005

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Evaluation

• The ability to use criteria and standards to
  judge the quality and value of ideas, products,
  or procedures
• Carey, 2001

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Analysis

• The ability to divide a concept or unit into
  smaller parts so the parts and the relationship
  among them is clear
• Carey, 2001

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Synthesis

• The ability to combine and integrate separate
  elements according to their relationship to
  organize, summarize, and explain information and
  make predictions
• Harris, 2001

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Reflection

• The reflective mind seeks meaning, monitors what
  it thinks, and draws a clear distinction between
  its thinking and the thinking of its audience
• Elder Paul, 2003

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• individually
• and

• in community

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To

• Support sound decision-making

• Foster understanding

• Guide action

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