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shared by Andrew Barras on 14 Jun 10 - Cached

critical thinking demands objective examination of a topic and then a conscious response to that examination.
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The ability to think critically is arguably the most important skill for the 21st century person. It’s the equipment anyone can use to navigate a world of ideas that are increasingly unmitigated and available—everyone is tweeting, blogging, and broadcasting into the ether, so sorting through all the static is that much more important.
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Consider who wrote the piece.
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Figure out what the writer is saying—and what she isn’t saying.
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When you’re considering the “what” of a piece of writing, you’ll have to consider what you know about the topic as well, which colors your ability to assess it.
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Context is so important; you’ll need to consider it.
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Looking into when means looking at the political and economic time frame of the argument, both on a national level and in the writer’s personal life.
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What prompted the whole thing, anyway?
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How did this piece of work get into your hands anyway? Was it intended for you?
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You’re going to have to leave your emotions out of it, or at least be aware of them and separate them from the task of critical thinking.
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shared by Andrew Barras on 31 Mar 10 - Cached

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