Critical Thinking
Seeking Multiple Perspectives
In the critical thinking process, every perspective is valuable because every perspective provides a different view of the issue being solved. The more unique perspectives you have, the more whole your picture of the problem will be, allowing you to reach the most fitting solution. Bringing in multiple perspectives will also help you to create ...
Evaluating Arguments
When you’re practicing critical thinking, you have to eliminate assumptions. Part of eliminating assumptions is deconstructing arguments for or against a conclusion to discover whether they’re based on sound reasoning. You’d be surprised how often logical fallacies can be found at the root of seemingly solid arguments. Proper evaluation will help you determine which arguments ...
Using Evidence Wisely
Arguments are supported by evidence, but not all evidence is relevant, factual, and valuable. Solving a problem with critical thinking requires careful analysis of the evidence to determine if and how the evidence should be used to help you reach a solution. Once you’ve identified the qualified evidence, you can determine whether there is enough ...
Selecting the Best Thinking Tools
Throughout the critical thinking process, you’ll be dealing with a high volume of information. In order to use that information properly to reach the best possible solution, you’ll need to keep it organized and accessible. There are many topics available today for sorting, storing, and sharing information, but not all tools will be suitable for ...
Overcoming Indecision
Critical thinking takes more time than less effective problem-solving methods, but it isn’t effective to become so involved in the process that you lose sight of the goal. At some point, you have to make a decision. Critical thinking can often generate indecision in the form of “analysis paralysis” or imposter syndrome. Overcoming these concerns ...
Drawing Conclusions
The work you’ve done to take in and synthesize data, information, and arguments has gotten you to the point of drawing conclusions. In this course we explore how to analyze the information we have collected and come to meaningful conclusions. Course Quick Facts: Duration: 5 minutes Downloadable Handout: Yes Series Title: The Critical Thinking Series Learning Objectives: Recognize ...
