CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Use complete Sentences. Defend your statements and answers.
Read the article assigned to you.
Using your notes on Thinking about Thinking..
1. Describe or explain what the article is about and what main points the article is trying to make.
2. Using ANALYTICAL THINKING, list the parts that make up the problem.
a. Are there any hidden motives or biases in the article? Can you identify any Logical Errors or
Fallacies?
3. Why was the article written? (Purpose).
4. What do YOU think about the subject in the article?
5. Defend your answer, using information from your notes on Thinking about Thinking.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Use complete Sentences. Defend your statements and answers.
Read the article assigned to you.
Read page 8 of your Critical Skills handout up to Table 1.4.
6. Describe or explain what the article is about and what main points the article is trying to make.
7. Using ANALYTICAL THINKING, list the parts that make up the problem.
2. Are there any hidden motives or biases in the article? (Bias:
a. A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment.
b. An unfair act or policy stemming from prejudice. )
8. Why was the article written? (Purpose).
9. What do YOU think about the subject in the article as a result of reading this article?