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Critical Thinking - Coggle Diagram
Critical Thinking
Developing a critical mindset
Writing
Reading
Listening
Question everything
Importance
Why does it matter?
Uncover machinations and reasoning
Predict future events
Make wiser and unbiased decisions
When studying
Grading with professors
Good critical analysis
Outcomes of astute critical thinking
Choosing what information sources to consume and cite
Reason to develop critical thinking skills
Things are not always as they seem
Brain easy to fool
Biased opinions
Characteristics
Critical thinking
Requirements
Objective conclusions
Sound line of reasoning
Balanced and organized investigation of all resources
Scrutiny of the reasoning process
Process
Examining process for inaccuracies with partiality and the usage of different point of views
Argue and defend an opinion without bias
Look for hidden assumptions
Critical Self-Awareness
Steers clear of bias
Benefits critical analysis
Creativity and criticality
Create alternative mental scenarios, scheme and hypotheses
Generate appropriate points of comparison
Applications to life
Reading
Identify the line of reasoning
Critically evaluate line of reasoning
Question surface appearances
Identify evidence in text
Evaluating the evidence
Identify the writer's conclusions
Evaluate the strength of evidence
Writing
Be clear on position on the issue
Construct clear line of reasoning
Presenting evidence
Analyze issues from multiple perspectives
Cement position on the issue with information and analyses
Read writing critically
Use critical style
Listening
Look for consistency
Pay attention to body language and manner of speech