...What Is Critical Thinking CRT/205 Kayla Wallace UOP/Axia What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is when you’re basically thinking about thinking. For instance we think all the time, from what we will wear for the day or what we are going to eat. Maybe it’s sometimes to make a judgment, or whether or not we like something. When you think critically; you are thinking about whether or not the criteria is of good sense and logical. For example; you’re asked to maybe design or evaluate something, to make a proposal or diagnose a situation, to explain or comment on something, or to do any number of things that involve coming to conclusions. (In text quote: Retrieved from Text Book, Chapter One: What is Critical Thinking? (Page 2)) This would be an instance where you would stop and think more critically rather than just making quick decisions and not giving it your best. When working on something along the lines of this example you want to be able to give explanations, so you would want to take notes and think about all the options you could use to help get to a conclusion when trying to solve a situation, as well as when making a proposal. “The ultimate objective in thinking critically is to come to conclusions that are correct and to make decisions that are wise. Because our decisions reflect our conclusions, we can simplify things by saying that the purpose of thinking critically is to come to correct conclusions; the...
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...CRT 205 Week 1 CheckPoint Taking a Position To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/crt-205/crt-205-week-1-checkpoint-taking-a-position CheckPoint: Taking a Position Axia College uses this definition of critical thinking, originally coined by the NCTE Committee on Critical Thinking and the Language Arts: Critical thinking is ―a process which stresses an attitude of suspended judgment, incorporates logical inquiry and problem solving, and leads to an evaluative decision or action.‖ Reference Tama, M.C. (1989). Critical thinking: Promoting it in the classroom. Retrieved October 2, 2006 from Indiana University, Clearinghouse on Reading, English, & Communication Web site: http://www.indiana.edu/~reading/ieo/digests/d40.html Resource: Appendix B Due Date: Day 4 [post under 300 words total to the Individual forum] Read the Coffee Break comic strip in Appendix B. Address parts A and B in the same post Address the following in a100- to 150-word response in part A of the post: State the key issue from the comic strip. o Does Anita suspend judgment before taking a position, or does she immediately take a position on the issue? Explain your answer. o Does Anita use logic when looking into the issue, or is her position based on a moral value judgment? Explain your answer. o Does she solve a problem, make a decision, or take action as a result of taking the position she did? Explain your answer. Recall a situation in your life in which...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Tahirah McClelland CRT/205 July 07, 2013 University of Phoenix What is Critical Thinking? When you think of what Critical thinking is, numerous definitions emerge. Critical thinking aims at making wise decisions and coming to correct conclusions, and not working, hold up by temptation, emotion, greed, irrelevant considerations, stupidity, bias, or other similar things (Parker, 2012) . Another definition “Critical Thinking is the ability to think about one’s thinking in such a way as 1. To recognize its strengths and weaknesses and as a result, 2. To recast the thinking in improved form” (Center for Critical Thinking, 1996c). When it concerns to critical thinking you are using different process to sort of trying to solve a problem. That’s what we do when we form opinions or judgments, make decisions, arrive at conclusions, and the choice you make. You are applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action (Croom.2012). It comes to critical thinking, we are trying to come to conclusions that are correct and to make decisions that are good. I have to say critical thinking varies; sometimes the outcome can be not good, you can even use it for selfish motives or just plan evil. You can even use critical thinking is sort of just thinking out-of-the-box. We need critical thinking to make sure we have the...
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...JEROME LICKISS CRT/205 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT INDIVIDUAL: WHAT IS CRITICAL THINKING MRS. BARBARA STEARS Critical thinking is as the old saying goes “thinking about thinking”, we use critical thinking almost in everything we do day to day, such as figuring out what we want to wear for that day. When we use critical thinking we are deciding whether or not criteria are of good sense of logical. If we were given a project such as designing something or evaluate something or do anything that involves coming up with a conclusion, you would have to stop and really think more critically of what it is you are going to design, how you’re going to deign it and whether or not the design will meet all the requirements that is expected. A lot of things need to happen when you’re using critical thinking especially if you were required to give a design especially at work. Examples of the steps you would take when using critical thinking would be taking notes, considering other designs and not just the one that just pops up in your head and as well as making sure that all the specs meet company requirements. Your basic goal when it comes to critical thinking is to be able to come up with a decision that is not only correct but wise. It is real easy for us to be able to just make a quick decision when it comes to any decision we face in life, which can have severe consequences if the wrong decision is made, but if we can take the time to evaluate our objective using standards or...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Mariah Fauteux November 1, 2013 CRT/205 Julia Westlake Everything we do in life involves thinking, this includes hard thinking, problem solving, clear thinking, thinking outside the box, etc. What happens after you have done a form of thinking? The answer is critical thinking. Critical thinking involves thinking about thinking. It can help you spot good or bad reasons to do or think something in your everyday life. There are some things that you need to steer clear of; these are known as obstacles in the way of using proper and adequate critical thinking. We need to stay away from giving into our self-interests in other temptations. These can cause us to make very poor decisions and fail to use proper critical thinking. For example, when I was in fourth grade my sister and I had missed the bus to school. Instead of walking back home to get a ride from our parents, I decided that it would be better to ask a total stranger. I was thinking more about whether or not I’d be in trouble and didn’t realize that I was potentially putting the two of us in danger. My reasoning behind doing so was that she had a van so she must have had children. This was obviously a bad judgment call on my part and not a good use of critical thinking. So, “critical thinking aims at making wise decisions and coming to correct conclusions, and not being way laid by temptation, emotion, greed, irrelevant considerations, stupidity, bias, or other similar things” (Moore...
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...Writing Sample Revisions CRT/205 30 January 2014 Writing Sample Revisions Example 2 – I was thrown from my truck as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by a flock of wild turkeys. Driving down a dirt road in my pick-up truck, I lost control of the truck when I swerved into deep pot hole in the road.. I was knocked unconscious after slamming on my brakes because I was not wearing my seatbelt.. Upon awakening I realized that I was in the hospital and I could hear the doctor talk about the accident .I found out later that another motorist saw my truck abandoned called the police who prompted a search for me and that is how they found me in a flock of wild turkeys! Example 6 – Critical thinking is a way of thinking that is learned but, should also be something that comes to mind as a unconscious reaction after a bit of time. When in college it is taught students. The reason for this is because helps to build life skills. If a person cannot think critically then they will probably have personally and professionally problems. Critical thinking is a method of thinking and process that measures thinking in a more in depth thinking method. It develops and matures over time and eventually becoming second nature. Critical thinking skills are vital skill that college students should posses; it is taught in classes in college to sharpen student’s critical thinking skills. This skill will...
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...Christine Brown CRT-205 What is critical thinking? Have you ever been forced with a decision that you have to look at all angles of the problem? You learn all the information you can as well as weigh your pros and cons to come to a conclusion. This is a process called critical thinking. Critical thinking is defined as, “the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making.” (https://www.criticalthinking.com/company/articles/critical-thinking-definition.jsp) My son is currently having a digestive problem. I have been asked if I want certain tests run on him. The first thing I have done is sit down and look up information on all the tests and the description of possible diagnosis of my son’s problem. I looked up all test information, looked up the best hospitals that have done these procedures, as well as how common the problem is. I as a parent have to remain non-biased and look out for the best interest of my son’s health instead of what I think or feel. I know that some of these tests will be uncomfortable, but then I think, “Is a small amount of pain or discomfort worth it to save him from a lifetime of pain and problems?” The answer to this question is yes it is worth it. I will do what I can to critically think through every situation that arises in regards to my son’s health. As a parent when any of your children are sick or hurt you want to just rush and say do whatever you can, but you have to stop and think about things so your child...
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...How Bias Influences Critical Thinking Aisha Smith CRT/205 Critical Thinking Dr. Gye Johnson July 30, 2014 When we use our head to find a solution or solve a problem we take things from one perspective. We must look at our situation or our surrounding, and try to figure out how we are going to handle whatever the issue is. We can get someone to give us an outside looking in objective view, but will we actually use the information that they give us? Instead of incorporating the information to help us make a decision, we instead take the information and throw it out the window. We are what they call bias when things don’t go our way or we don’t hear what we want to hear. We as a society or as humans’ period are strange at times. Some of us hate to be wrong, and can never admit to being wrong. But I’m not going to touch on that. I’m just writing to show you how people can make decision that are bias. Everything we doing in this world are based on some type of bias ideal. We can never be truly open minded about anything. I myself have been guilty of making bias decisions. But I will say that if we use Critical Thinking skills instead of just shall we winging it we will be more successful in our ventures. I feel that if more people learned this skill then we would be well on the way for making fewer...
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...Freeman CRT/205 February 15, 2012 Critical thinking is the process of thinking that questions people’s assumption. When using critical thinking you are trying to determine if a claim is true or false or halfway true. It’s good to know how to read and even better when you think critically while reading. When I read and think critically I have an open mind and help me to have a better and deeper understanding on what I am reading. I can process Information better and get good meaning of information when critically thinking. Critical thinking is good when writing it makes me have more than just one point of view on the topic being discussed or the way something occurs. When thinking critically I will be able to write where I express my opinion and try to get my point across to others. My writing will be more logical and explanatory also using critical thinking. Like mention above processing information with critical thinking makes information to have deeper views. It’s best to use critical thinking when reading an article because many authors write articles to try to inform you of something and a lot of them enforce their own opinion on things that may or may not be true. When looking at an article you can determine if sources are accurate by critical thinking or whether information can be helpful. Now dealing with advertising critical thinking is well needed to help a person determine whether the way they suggest products will influence many to buy or try product. Critical thinking...
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...What Is Critical Thinking CRT/205 Our decisions reflect our conclusions in life. So it is best that we make sure we have the right conclusions so we do not make bad decisions. We can do this through critical thinking. Beliefs come from conclusions that we have made. When we have concluded something is the way it is, we believe it. And when we tell someone this belief it is known as a claim. A claim can be true or false. So if I tell someone the tv is broken and is no good it is true for that moment but the tv may still be good. Someone else could reattach a loose wire and the tv would be back as good as new. Another thing in critical thinking are issues. Issues are basically another word for questions. When thinking or in an argument there are usually issues. Everytime you question if something is true or if it’s the best option, this is an issue. Issues are good in critical thinking to help you get the conclusion you need on a topic. When we give ourselves reason to except a claim we have produced an argument. The reason for accepting a claim is called a premise. And an argument is where the premise is intended to prvide a reason for accepting the conclusion. So if I am thinking about buying a car, the issue I have is should I buy one and can I afford it. I tell myself I make x amount of money and I am responsible so I should get the car. Now I have an argument. But if I sit back and think into more detail I may find that buying this car may not be exactly what I need...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Alice Steward CRT 205 June 30, 2013 Mrs. Sheila Skelton What is Critical Thinking? In critical thinking we normally don’t think how we think. Day in day out us make decisions, new ideas, and draw conclusions on the situation at hand and evaluate other people’s opinions. Most of our actions are not at random and often require careful consideration. If we were to make the wrong decision when evaluating a situation, the final decision could be flawed. Also if emotions are involved in the analysis it could become clouded and it would result in the risk of being a biased decision. If the correct amount of time is not taking to gather all the facts then the probability of the solution could be lost. When a person accepts what they want to hear at face they tend to run the risk of being manipulated also. To avoid all of these mishaps it is very important to use critical thinking. When using critical thinking we have the ability to separate facts from opinions. It means having the correct thought process t ask questions when needed. With critical thinking it uncovers assumptions, makes assertion based on the logic and evidence of the situation at question. Critical thinking is also the discipline which uses information, experience, observation, and reasoning to guide in the decision process (Ferrett, 1997). Critical thinking plays an important role in the decision making process because it improves our performance by us developing and understanding...
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...How Bias Influences Critical Thinking Jennifer E. Peters CRT/205 August 3, 2013 Barbara Bua How Bias Influences Critical Thinking The most recent argument I’ve made was on the topic of gun control. I am a gun owner and I believe that if you educate your children and yourself about it and how to use it, it isn’t a dangerous weapon to have in the home, unless you are faced with an intruder. Seeing the bias from other people about NOT having a gun made me put a little more emotion into my argument with others than I wanted, therefore making my argument a more emotional one. That being said, I had to look at the pros and cons of owning a gun and try to also see others’ views on the subject. I believe that from my argument the bias shown was belief bias, which is defined as “the tendency to evaluate reasoning by how believable its conclusion seems”. (Moore & Parker, 2012) To me, the conclusion was that not every gun owner kills someone and that if the proper knowledge about said gun is gleaned and adhered to, owning a gun shouldn’t be a problem. The bias that I saw from others was the bandwagon effect, which is defined as “the unconscious tendency to align one’s thinking with that of other people”. (Moore & Parker, 2012) There were a lot of people that, after the most recent school shooting, were more aware of the amount of deaths related to guns assumed that just because guns are available to the public, people all over the country were going to start killing...
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...Vagueness, Ambiguity, and Clarity in Writing CRT/205 October 3, 2013 Vagueness, Ambiguity, and Clarity in Writing The two examples I chose to analyze were examples two and three. Both of the writing samples were vague and ambiguous leaving questions and curiosity as to what the author was intending. Without the clarity in the writing, the audience is left to assume what the author’s true meaning is, but not ever really knowing if they are correct. In example two the author states, “I was thrown from my truck as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by a flock of wild turkeys.” The vagueness in the writing is found in the first sentence. As the audience, we are unsure if the author meant another person in the vehicle physically threw him out of the truck or if author was involved in a car accident and when truck went off the side of the rode the impact ejected him from the vehicle. With this statement being as vague as it is, the possibility could be either. Ambiguity is present in the second sentence, in particularly the word “by”. The way this sentence is worded, it is possible a flock of wild turkeys were the ones who found him in the ditch, or that someone else found him in a ditch near a flock of turkeys. Since the word “by” could be referring to who found him or in relation to where he was found the author could have intended either. The author states in example three, “Next Sunday a collection will be taken to help with the cost of the new altar. Anyone...
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...Vagueness, Ambiguity, and Clarity in Writing: Casey Dougherty CRT/205 December 13, 2012 Casey Thrift Vagueness, Ambiguity, and Clarity in Writing: Example 2 I was thrown from my truck as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by a flock of wild turkeys. Example 3 Next Sunday a collection will be taken to help with the cost of the new altar. Anyone wanting to help to do something on the new altar can step forward and let the committee know. In the example of being thrown from a truck there is vagueness and ambiguity. Vagueness and ambiguity used in writing have an influence on the understanding of the information to the audience. "A word or phrase is vague if the group of things to which it applies has border- line cases," (Moore & Parker, 2012, p. 72). In the second example, the writer provides a vague explanation of being thrown from his truck. The person could have been thrown because of a wreck with another vehicle, or because he was avoiding something in the road, or literally thrown from the vehicle by another person. The writer then says that he found in a ditch by a flock of wild turkeys. This statement is ambiguous because he could have been found actually in a ditch next to a flock of wild turkeys, or it could have been the flock of wild turkeys that found him in the ditch. ." A word, phrase, or sentence is said to be ambiguous when it has more than one meaning," (Moore & Parker, 2012, p. 72). In the example of needing help with...
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...Vagueness, Ambiguity, and Clarity in Writing Denise Cook CRT/205 November 18, 2012 Professor Freda Trujillo The first example in which I chose was Example 2, “I was thrown from my truck as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by a flock of wild turkeys.” The first sentence is an example of vagueness because it does not tell us if he had an accident but it tells us enough to make the assumption that there was an accident. The second sentence is an example of ambiguity because it could mean that he was found by a flock of wild turkeys or it could mean that someone found him by a flock of wild turkeys in a ditch. The second example in which I chose was Example 3, “Next Sunday a collection will be taken to help with the cost of the new altar. Anyone wanting to help to do something on the new altar can step forward and let the committee know.” The first sentence is an example of vagueness because it does not tell us how much the new altar will cost or how much of a donation in which they need, but it is enough information given for you to make the assumption that they need money for a new altar. The second sentence is an example ambiguity because it could mean that anyone who wants to help with building the altar can step forward or it could mean anyone who wants to give money to help pay for the new altar can step forward. According to Chapter 3, vagueness plays a very important role in much that we do. Vagueness is often intentional, used as a means...
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