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In high school and college, teachers talk a lot about critical thinking and frequently direct students to “use their critical think skills.” Applying critical thinking skills in written and verbal exchanges will impress your teachers. When you are assigned a project, or even when you’re just discussing a problem or issue in class, don’t jump at a conclusion. Ask questions about the problem or issue. Gather facts and information. Make a careful assessment of the information. Is a critical piece of information missing? Is there inconsistency or bias in the information? Verify evidence that claims to support a fact. Note when a fact is merely an opinion. When you present your conclusion, leave emotion and personal opinion out. Demonstrate how the facts and evidence support your conclusion. Show that you are a critical thinker.
Now Repeat after me: I PRODUCT PREVIEW think critically, therefore I am an awesome student!
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