Dos and Donts Thinking Skills
Good Practices
Plan ahead of time how the argument will be written (the structure/format of the argument)
Compare and contrast what would be a better argument or worse argument depending on whether the argument you're given is well written or not
Include what's given in the argument to support reasoning; example: using a map of runners views to explain that a runner couldn't have possibly seen what happened
Read each question more than once for full comprehension
Underline key words
Thoroughly ponder over how to phrase reasons smoothly before writing them down
Pick one side of the argument to support and stick with throughout
Use transition words such as therefore and so to make reasoning appear more clear and organized
Thoroughly explain reasons as much as possible rather than bluntly stating them without support
Use examples when necessary to make reasons even more comprehensive
Re- read the argument after writing to check for errors
Use a wide range of vocabulary if possible
Write legibly
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Always begin by identifying the conclusion of the argument- Doing so makes it easier to begin construct reasons that either support it
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Always include an alternative scenario
Take notes while reading the argument to help fully comprehend/be aware of what it contains
Carefully analyze pictures related to the argument if given – Details of pictures can help determine whose evidence seems more reliable according to the person's location during the incident and even help identify lies that a witness may have told
Remember to pace yourself through the argument – The amount of time given to write an argument during an example is a vital fact that should be considered
Use only given evidence to support a conclusion
Extensively answer all parts of given questions
Create original visual diagrams that can be helpful if no images are given based on the information in the argument; Example: drawing a graph with
Plan ahead of time how the argument will be written (the structure/format of the argument)
Compare and contrast what would be a better argument or worse argument depending on whether the argument you're given is well written or not
Include what's given in the argument to support reasoning; example: using a map of runners views to explain that a runner couldn't have possibly seen what happened
Read each question more than once for full comprehension
Underline key words
Thoroughly ponder over how to phrase reasons smoothly before writing them down
Pick one side of the argument to support and stick with throughout
Use transition words such as therefore and so to make reasoning appear more clear and organized
Thoroughly explain reasons as much as possible rather than bluntly stating them without support
Use examples when necessary to make reasons even more comprehensive
Re- read the argument after writing to check for errors
Use a wide range of vocabulary if possible
Write legibly
20.
Always begin by identifying the conclusion of the argument- Doing so makes it easier to begin construct reasons that either support it
22.
Always include an alternative scenario
Take notes while reading the argument to help fully comprehend/be aware of what it contains
Carefully analyze pictures related to the argument if given – Details of pictures can help determine whose evidence seems more reliable according to the person's location during the incident and even help identify lies that a witness may have told
Remember to pace yourself through the argument – The amount of time given to write an argument during an example is a vital fact that should be considered
Use only given evidence to support a conclusion
Extensively answer all parts of given questions
Create original visual diagrams that can be helpful if no images are given based on the information in the argument; Example: drawing a graph with