What is critical thinking?

What is critical thinking?

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Critical Thinking

“Disciplined thinking that isclear, rational, open-minded,and informed by evidence”(“Critical thinking”, n.d.-a,para. 1).

“The process of analysinginformation in an objectiveway, in order to make ajudgement about it”(“Critical thinking”, n.d.-b,para. 1).

Research evidence

Analysis of connectionbetween evidence andclaim

Claim

Answer the “sowhat?” or “whyshould I care?” foryour reader

Your  idea

Fact(s) from otherscholars’ researchthat support yourclaim

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Demonstrating critical thinking

Demonstrating critical thinking

Building an Argument

E.g., Victoria’s climateenables residents to enjoyoutdoor activities, whichcontributes to a higherquality of life

E.g., “Victoria has anaverage of 308 clear daysper year and receives 66.5cm of rain” (TourismVictoria, n.d. para. 1)

E.g., Victoria’s mild climateallows residents to enjoyoutdoor activities year-round, which means peoplelive more active and healthylives.