Research in CT Context

Here is how to apply CT from the arguer’s role.

1. Truth Focus: Select “truth focus”; this means you choose to make the best decision or find truth.

2. Key Question: Then, you figure out the most useful question to answer right now.

3. Research: Next, you get good information with respect to answering your key question. Good information is defined by seven criteria: super-useful, true, accurate, complete, easy-to-understand, well-organized, and justified.

4. Other Actions: Other actions follow: logic, argument, iteration, and so on.

So research in the context of CT, means getting good information to answer your key question.

How to Get Good Information

The recommended way to get good information is to apply the method called “effective research. This method is presented in The Research BookCourse.

The method involves asking useful inquiry questions, and then using a blend of primary and secondary research to find the best information. Key skills include documentation and credibility.

Summary

Research in the context of CT means getting high-quality information to answer the key question. The recommend method is called “effective research.”