CRITICAL THINKING 1

Michael Priebe

Southern New Hampshire University

ENG-122

Prof Bacho

10/03/2021

Critical Thinking

Introduction

Critical thinking is the main idea in this discussion, which is the intellectually disciplined process of skillfully and actively conceptualizing. In addition, it deals with the application, synthesizing, and evaluation of the information gathered from or generated by observation. There is an examination that is done concerning structures of thought implicit in all reasoning. Critical thinking entails being responsive to all variable that is subject to the matter. This is incorporated in a family of interwoven modes of thinking.

As discussed earlier, critical thinking is comprised of the questioning and evaluation of the information. Critical thinking as an argument contributes to the capability to ensure that solving information is done by use of various contexts ( Smith , 2019 p. 499). The assessment of the data is a more complicated but still very much important process. One can utilize the CRAAP test to determine that information and sources are reliable. When using critical thinking to evaluate information, there is a need for clarification of thinking to oneself and even to other individuals. It is a process that is composed of seeking questions and giving the answer to those probing questions. For instance, a good example is the logic questions that might have been discussed before.

Evaluation is very crucial in critical thinking that entails mainly assessment of the arguments. Thoughts and ideas. The points of view are essential for the development of students as autonomous thinkers. Learning how analysis is done and critically evaluating statements also assists in the growth of a sound framework (Wechsler, 2018 p. 114). This is mainly done to incite testing of own opinions and ensure the advancement of points of view. The analysis of critical thinking is comprised of steps that are involved.

The first step is identifying problems or issues, followed by a definition of the problem that is done with a clear and concise statement of the problem. Thirdly, gathering vital information is done, assessing credibility and accuracy of the information, and supporting evidence are performed. Moreover, data analysis is done, followed by looking at reasons and leading causes of complications ( Kozikolu , 2019 p. 111).

Conclusion

Critical thinking has been termed as the ability to analyses information objectively and finally creates a reasoned judgment. The complex information is broken down into more essential parts. It is a mental process that entails the evaluation of data, which later interpretation is made to make a sound judgment.

References

Kozikoglu, I. (2019). Investigating Critical Thinking in Prospective Teachers: Metacognitive Skills, Problem Solving Skills and Academic Self-Efficacy. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 10(2), 111-130.

Smith, L., Gillette, C., Taylor, S. R., Manolakis, M., Dinkins, M., & Ramey, C. (2019). A semester-long critical thinking course in the first semester of pharmacy school: Impact on critical thinking skills. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 11(5), 499-504.

Wechsler, S. M., Saiz, C., Rivas, S. F., Vendramini, C. M. M., Almeida, L. S., Mundim, M. C., & Franco, A. (2018). Creative and critical thinking: Independent or overlapping components?. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 27, 114-122.

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The article's central claim is the best strategy for writing a critical analysis essay. The writer needs to adopt the following approach for the fundamental analyses to be good: firstly, reading thoroughly and carefully. The writer best achieves this strategy by letting someone else read their work. Revision strategies are also adopted, and in this case, an approach like recording notes, study groups, and reflection fit the writer most. In addition, getting feedback from the instructor enables the writer to identify areas that need improvement. When the improvements are made, the writing skills are improved, and it is possible to put out the main idea. Lastly, Identifying the audience and understanding the audience is another strategy for good writing. Understanding the audience helps the writer gather views on what to write, and because in this case, the audience is the writer's classmate, it is possible to compare and exchange ideas to improve writing. Although challenges are experienced in connecting with the audience, especially when they do not understand the work, the cause can be identified. Some may need clarification, while others might fail to understand the concept because they are distracted and do not pay attention; in this case, getting their attention is the solution.

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Question 1

The author's justification in the selected reading is on zero discrimination. According to the author, discrimination on language fluency is also bad. The author is also advocating for the acceptance of social diversity. The author emphasizes people to respect one competence regardless of their language fluency. From the reading, the author emphasizes the need for language and how one sees life.

Question 2

I have identified passion as a key point. For Amy, she ended up becoming a writer despite being discouraged by her teacher. Finding one's voice is the other idea identified. Here, I have identified that once a person has identified their voice, they become unstoppable. The teacher was not able to divert Amy to do sciences.

Question 3

In her book, the primary audience is those who are not familiar with a certain language. They tend to speak a broken foreign language and try to fit it. Her audience is also people with diverse demographic characteristics from society's commonalities. These are people who are roughed up due to their differences from the majority in society. Her audience is also those who are rejected in certain endeavors simply because of their mother tongue.

Question 4

The author of the book a comic way to connect with the audience. He uses broken English to bring the essence of his mother's challenges in English. By using wrong spelling, bring out how the author was affected by her mother tongue. Her book is entertaining, and this is symbolic. This is meant to signify that some people are smart and intelligent but limited by their language barrier.

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For me, the author's claim was string to understand and follow. Through humor in the book, it was easy to understand how society saw some serious things as funny. This claims that society might have a certain view different from that of a person as an individual. As much as one tries to fit in such a society, they end up being left out. The author's claim is also string because she is explaining it from personal experience. She is thus the best person who understands it.

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