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Mastering Critical Thinking: A Guide to Effective Analysis and Argumentation

Enhance your critical thinking skills with this comprehensive guide on questioning claims, evaluating evidence, and avoiding logical fallacies. Practice debate and explore ethical appeals to become a more persuasive and credible author. Engage with thought-provoking prompts on various societal issues.

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Mastering Critical Thinking: A Guide to Effective Analysis and Argumentation

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  1. Critical Thinking“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” - Aristotle

  2. ► How to question your subject Claims: Claims about past or present reality A claim of value A recommendation for a course of action Statement of Fact vs. Statement of Belief Evidence: Facts, Statistics, Examples, Expert Opinion, Appeals to readers’ beliefs or needs Questions to ask: Is it accurate? Is it relevant? Is it representative? Is it adequate? Appeals Logical- factual evidence Emotional- appeals to readers’ emotions Ethical Appeals- gives you credit as a believable author Acknowledge Opposing Viewpoints Fallacies- errors in argument (either evade the issue or treat he argument as if it were much simpler than it is Oversimplifying- to ignore complexities Hasty generalizations- inadequate evidence Sweeping generalization- stereotyping or using words like all, never, no one, etc. Ethos & Voice

  3. Practice Debate • NPR audio file • Is the right to technology a freedom? • Does the government have a right to block technology for the greater safety of the public?

  4. Prompt One How much(if any at all) influence should the SAT have in the college admissions process? Do you think high test scores predict future success? Link

  5. Prompt Two Is reality television a reflection of reality? Are reality shows indicative of any particular ideals found in our society? Link

  6. Prompt Three What should the punishment be for the rioters in London? Are young people less guided by morals than previous generations? Link

  7. Prompt Four Should the wealthiest members of society pay a larger percentage of taxes? Link

  8. Prompt Five Should the romantic relationships we have in high school should have a shelf life?

  9. Prompt Six Is the Armed Force’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy beneficial for our country?

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