CRITICAL THINKING

For this journal assignment, answer each of the following prompts:

  • Important Idea
    • Considering only the Introduction to Chapter 5, in terms of developing critical thinking and reasoning, what do you consider is the most valuable and important idea in that section? You can either summarize or directly quote the text; then, briefly explain why you find this idea important and valuable.
  • Critical Thinking
    • In Chapter 5, the section “Making Arguments” states: “In some ways applying our core critical thinking skills to analysis can be more difficult than offering an evaluative opinion. Analysis, like interpretation, is understanding at a deep level (p. 89)”
      • What concepts discussed in Chapter 4 might make analysis of a statement difficult – and why?
  • Beliefs
    • Why do you believe what you believe?
    • What is your “evidence”?
    • Test one of your beliefs by asking yourself, “Why?” As you answer each “why,” go down another layer – four layers will probably give you a good idea of why you believe what you believe.
    • Your product should show a well-reasoned and logical basis for your belief. Stay away from the big stuff, like believing in God, or who to vote for in the next election, and don’t look for sources – this is about what you believe and why you believe it. After all, this is only an 8-week course, and we can’t settle everything!
    • Click on the following link for an example of layers of why:

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Critical thinking

For this journal assignment,brieflyanswer each of the following prompts:

  • Critical Thinking
    • After reading the required resources for this week and participating in the discussion, how do you define critical thinking? You will want to carry this definition with you, so keep it brief – perhaps 4 to 6 lines. You will find many definitions online – don’t be tempted to just quickly copy one; try to form your own so that it is meaningful to you.
  • Heart of the Matter
    • Considering just what you read in Chapter 2.3 “Looking Ahead” why do you think the authors see Chapters 12, 13, and 14 as the “heart of the matter”?
    • What do you think they mean by that?
    • What two concepts do the authors say these chapters emphasize?
    • How do you define these concepts?
    • Why do you think the authors find these concepts important to critical thinking?
  • Challenges & Insights
    • What do you see as your greatest challenge for this session in general? For this class in particular?
    • How do you think you can use the concepts in these first three chapters to help you meet these challenges as well as challenges in your personal life as a member of your family and your community?

If you include references to outside sources (beyond the textbook), make sure you cite them properly.

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CRITICAL THINKING

brieflyanswer each of the following prompts:

  • Critical Thinking
    • After reading the required resources for this week and participating in the discussion, how do you define critical thinking? You will want to carry this definition with you, so keep it brief – perhaps 4 to 6 lines. You will find many definitions online – don’t be tempted to just quickly copy one; try to form your own so that it is meaningful to you.
  • Heart of the Matter
    • Considering just what you read in Chapter 2.3 “Looking Ahead” why do you think the authors see Chapters 12, 13, and 14 as the “heart of the matter”?
    • What do you think they mean by that?
    • What two concepts do the authors say these chapters emphasize?
    • How do you define these concepts?
    • Why do you think the authors find these concepts important to critical thinking?
  • Challenges & Insights
    • What do you see as your greatest challenge for this session in general? For this class in particular?
    • How do you think you can use the concepts in these first three chapters to help you meet these challenges as well as challenges in your personal life as a member of your family and your community?

If you include references to outside sources (beyond the textbook), make sure you cite them properly.

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critical thinking

  • Do you agree that wisdom/critical thinking is a better predictor of well-being than intelligence? To answer, you will have to define what the following terms mean for you:
    • Critical thinking
    • Wisdom
    • Intelligence
    • Well-being
  • Reflect on what you read in the text this week. Think of the people you know.
    • Are the good people smart?
    • Are the smart people good?
    • How do you define “good”? How do you define “smart”?
    • Can we use our intelligence to become “good”? If yes, how? If no, why not?

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critical thinking

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depending on this video I want you to answer those questions, after you summary in the first paragraph then you answer the questions depending on the video. it is a  what would you do 

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critical thinking

Identify the myths that are perpetuated by the media, and then provide examples of these myths from your own experience. 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

 

 
Course Textbook Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2012). Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your learning and your life (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 

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