Becoming a Critical Thinker
Chapter 7: Thinking
Article One: Becoming a critical thinker (Page 227)
This piece is about critical thinking and the ability to ask the correct questions in order to earn the maximum amount of marks on a particular assignment or test. The concept of critical thinking involves the person asking themselves questions such as who, what, where, how and why. This concept also has several steps, the first being asking yourself why this issue is important in general, to you and understanding its importance. The second step is finding various perspectives or points of view on this issue. This is done to avoid being biased. The next step is finding out how each argument can be supported with proof. After reading this article, I have come to a realization that I am not a critical thinker and I can become one by questioning myself and providing each argument with a proof to back my points up.
Article Two: Ways to create ideas (Page 232)
This article is about the different ways to create ideas. In this lesson we are shown steps that can be taken to avoid being stuck on how to start a new project. The first step in this process is to brainstorm and make dot jots on all possible topics along with the solutions to each one of them. After this, it is easy to select one and create a plan on how to follow though on the selection. Next, you must prepare yourself on the work that you are about to be done. This can be done by prioritizing this project in perspective of the due dates of others. This is essential because you may lose the ability to concentrate when working and as breaks, you can work on the other projects. Being creative helps your final product become different and stand out compared to others.
Article Three: Four ways to solve problems (Page 241)
While working on an assignment such as an essay, students face problems that prevent them from completing the task. This article suggests four steps that can help overcome this problem. The first step is
Article One: Becoming a critical thinker (Page 227)
This piece is about critical thinking and the ability to ask the correct questions in order to earn the maximum amount of marks on a particular assignment or test. The concept of critical thinking involves the person asking themselves questions such as who, what, where, how and why. This concept also has several steps, the first being asking yourself why this issue is important in general, to you and understanding its importance. The second step is finding various perspectives or points of view on this issue. This is done to avoid being biased. The next step is finding out how each argument can be supported with proof. After reading this article, I have come to a realization that I am not a critical thinker and I can become one by questioning myself and providing each argument with a proof to back my points up.
Article Two: Ways to create ideas (Page 232)
This article is about the different ways to create ideas. In this lesson we are shown steps that can be taken to avoid being stuck on how to start a new project. The first step in this process is to brainstorm and make dot jots on all possible topics along with the solutions to each one of them. After this, it is easy to select one and create a plan on how to follow though on the selection. Next, you must prepare yourself on the work that you are about to be done. This can be done by prioritizing this project in perspective of the due dates of others. This is essential because you may lose the ability to concentrate when working and as breaks, you can work on the other projects. Being creative helps your final product become different and stand out compared to others.
Article Three: Four ways to solve problems (Page 241)
While working on an assignment such as an essay, students face problems that prevent them from completing the task. This article suggests four steps that can help overcome this problem. The first step is