What is critical thinking?
“Reasonable reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do”
-- Robert Ennis
“Active, presistent and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusion to which it tends”
-- JohnDewey
What is reflective thinking?
“Judgment suspended during further inquiry”
-- Dewey
Think of the scientific method as a way of organising your argument in your essay:
- Definition of the problem
- Proposal of the hypothesis/hypotheses
- Observation
- Measurement
- Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis
- Testing
- Interpretation
An "ideal" critical thinker should employ these attributes:
- Inquisitive
- Open-minded
- Orderly
- Focused
- Persistent
- Devise testing strategies
- Formulates alternative solutions/hypotheses
- Judges acceptability of premises and inferences
- Draws conclusions
Classic way *not* to structure your essay:
Syllogisms:
All X are Y. Z is X.
Therefore, Z is Y.
--or—
All X are Y. No Z is Y.
Therefore, no Z is X.
For next week: critically evaluate three websites/online resources that fit with feminist theory and digital cultures. Title your blog post: Lecture 7, Critical Thinking, Name.
Coursework Essay DUE DATE: 7th May, 4:00pm
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