Task
Explain how to do critical thinking.
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Resource: See How to Apply Critical Thinking (CT).
Purpose: Make it your purpose to find truth or figure out the best action to take.
Iteration: While the quality of your decision is improving, take the following actions.
Key Question: ID the most useful thing to make a decision about. Frame this as a simple question.
Research: Get good information for answering the key question. Good info meets seven criteria: super-useful, true, accurate, justified, easy-to-understand, well-organized, and justified.
Logic: For your context, figure out the best method for using facts to reveal truth. Skillfully apply this method.
Argument: Present your findings in the way that best communicates with your target audience. The two essential parts are:
Conclusion. State the answer to the key question.
Reasoning. Give the reasons why you or anyone else should agree with your conclusion.
Improvement: As appropriate, figure out way to improve the quality of your decision, and take these steps.