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Chapter 8

Critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of issues to form judgments, which is essential for understanding logical connections, evaluating arguments, and solving problems systematically. Key critical thinking skills include analytical thinking, communication, creativity, open-mindedness, and problem-solving. These skills enable individuals to assess information objectively, collaborate effectively, and generate innovative solutions.

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Chapter 8

Critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of issues to form judgments, which is essential for understanding logical connections, evaluating arguments, and solving problems systematically. Key critical thinking skills include analytical thinking, communication, creativity, open-mindedness, and problem-solving. These skills enable individuals to assess information objectively, collaborate effectively, and generate innovative solutions.

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Critical Thinking

Skills
WHAT IS CRITICAL
THINKING?
• The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a
judgment
WHY IS CRITICAL THINKING
IMPORTANT?
Someone with critical thinking skills is able to do the following :
• understand the logical connections between ideas
• identify, construct and evaluate arguments
• detect inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoning
• solve problems systematically
• identify the relevance and importance of ideas
• reflect on the justification of one's own beliefs and values
WHY IS CRITICAL THINKING
IMPORTANT? CONTINUED
• People who use critical thinking are the ones who say things such as, 'How do you know
that? Is this conclusion based on evidence or gut feelings?' and 'Are there alternative
possibilities when given new pieces of information?
SO WHAT ARE CRITICAL
THINKING SKILLS?
• The next slides will go a little deeper into some specific critical thinking
skills. Here are the top five:
1. Analytical
2. Communication
3. Creativity
4. Open-Minded
5. Problem Solving
ANALYTICAL

• Part of thinking critical is the ability to carefully examine something, whether it is a problem, a set of
data, or a text. People with analytical skills can examine information, and then understand what it
means, and what it represents.
• •Asking Thoughtful Questions
• •Data analysis
• •Information Seeking
• •Interpretation
• •Judgment
• •Questioning Evidence
• •Recognizing Differences and Similarities
• •Skepticism
COMMUNICATION

• Often, you will need to share your conclusions with your employers or with a group of colleagues. You need to
be able to communicate with others to share your ideas effectively. You might also need to engage in critical
thinking with a group. In this case, you will need to work with others and communicate effectively to figure
out solutions to complex problems.
• •Asking important questions
• •Assessment
• •Collaboration/Teamwork
• •Explanation
• •Expressing opinions and ideas
• •Interpersonal
• •Presentation
• •Verbal Communication
• •Written Communication
CREATIVITY

• Critical thinking often involves some level of creativity. You might need to spot patterns in the
information you are looking at or come up with a solution that no one else has thought of before. All
of this involves a creative eye.
• •Cognitive Flexibility
• •Conceptualization
• •Curiosity
• •Imaginative
• •Predicting
• •Foresight Making Abstract Connections
• •Making Inferences
• •Synthesizing
• •Visionary
OPEN MINDED

• To think critically, you need to be able to put aside any assumptions or judgments
and merely analyze the information you receive. You need to be objective,
evaluating ideas without bias.
• •Embracing Different Cultural Perspectives
• •Humble
• •Inclusive
• •Objectivity
• •Observation
• •Reflection
• •Fair​
PROBLEM SOLVING

• Problem-solving is another crucial critical-thinking skill that involves analyzing a problem, generating a solution,
and implementing followed by assessing that plan. After all, employers don’t simply want employees who can
think about information critically. They also need to be able to come up with practical solutions.
• •Applying Standards
• •Attention to detail
• •Clarification
• •Collaborative
• •Decision Making
• •Evaluation
• •Grounded
• •Identifying Patterns
• •Innovative
• •Logical Reasoning
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