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The Power of Critical Thinking

The document outlines a three-stage process for critical thinking: Overview and Selection, Deepening Understanding, and Critical Evaluation. It emphasizes engaging with information, assessing its credibility, and synthesizing findings to make informed decisions. Ultimately, it advocates for critical thinking as a mindset that enhances learning and problem-solving abilities.

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The Power of Critical Thinking

The document outlines a three-stage process for critical thinking: Overview and Selection, Deepening Understanding, and Critical Evaluation. It emphasizes engaging with information, assessing its credibility, and synthesizing findings to make informed decisions. Ultimately, it advocates for critical thinking as a mindset that enhances learning and problem-solving abilities.

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The Power of Critical

Thinking

Salma
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MEGZARI
Stage 1: Overview and Selection
Engage Evaluate Choose

This initial stage involves actively Next, assess the source and purpose Finally, make conscious choices
engaging with information. Begin by of the information. Is it credible and about what information to focus on.
identifying key concepts and asking reliable? What is the author's What information is most relevant or
yourself questions. Is this topic perspective or bias? This helps you valuable to your understanding? This
relevant to your needs or interests? understand the context and potential process ensures you're prioritizing
limitations. the most important insights.

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Stage 2: Deepening Understanding

1 Active Reading
During reading, engage with the text by highlighting key points, taking
notes, and asking clarifying questions. This helps you internalize and
retain the information.

2 Visual Analysis
Critically examine visuals like graphs, charts, or images. Do they
support the text? What are their potential biases or limitations? This
ensures you're interpreting information accurately.

3 Challenge and React


Identify any contradictions, ambiguities, or gaps in the information. Ask
yourself: Does this information align with your existing knowledge?
What are your reactions and reflections?

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Stage 3: Critical Evaluation

Synthesize
Bring together the information you've gathered and analyzed. Identify the key takeaways and
1 summarize your findings in a clear and concise way.

Analyze
Evaluate the evidence presented. Does it support the claims made? Are there any
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logical fallacies or biases? This helps you assess the validity and credibility of the
information.

Evaluate
Consider the overall impact and implications of the information. How
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does this information relate to your own experiences or existing
knowledge? What are the potential consequences or actions?

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Conclusion: Embracing Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is not just a skill but a mindset. By developing and applying these 3 stages, you can become a more
informed and effective learner, decision-maker, and problem solver. It's a process that empowers you to think deeply,
challenge assumptions, and make well-informed choices.

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