This document contains instructions for weekly assignments in HUM 114 that focus on developing critical thinking skills. It includes assignments on stages of critical thinking, barriers to critical thinking, points of view on various issues, applying a five-step problem solving model to personal problems, and reflecting on how one's perspectives have changed throughout the course. Students are to complete worksheets, identify and explain barriers, present information visually, apply a problem solving framework, and reflect on their critical thinking development in APA format.

1. HUM 114 Week 1 Stages of Critical Thinking Worksheet
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HUM 114 Week 1 Stages of Critical Thinking Worksheet
Instructions
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Stages of Critical
Thinking worksheet.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
Stages of Critical Thinking
Part 1: Stages of Critical Thinking
Complete the matrix by identifying the four beginning stages of critical
thinking as detailed in Critical Thinking.
Part 2: Your Thinking

2. Write a 75- to 150-word explanation of your current level of critical-
thinking development, and explain why you placed yourself at that
stage.
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HUM 114 Week 2 Barriers to Critical Thinking
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HUM 114 Week 2 Barriers to Critical Thinking
Instructions
Identify two barriers that influence your critical thinking.
Include either internal or external barriers as presented in the reading
material or outside resources.
Think “deep” and reflect on your life. Each of us has personal problems
we have to solve on a daily basis. For some this may be short term, for
others this may be long term. *Barriers/problems remain private and
confidential (not shared).

3. Choose one of three tickets (methods) to complete this assignment:
Ticket #1: Original Format
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HUM 114 Week 3 Points of View
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HUM 114 Week 3 Points of View
Instructions
Complete the following by presenting the information by creating a
Prezi, powerpoint, sharing a visual, or by doing an activity.
Choose one of the ten issues below and inform your instructor of your
choice (no choices will be accepted until W1’s workshop):

4. – stealing, vandalism, violence, abuse, drugs
– high prices, cost of living
– Hawai`ian
than W1). Note: there are also National issues
Imagine you are either a public official or citizen on your respective
committee. Think about creative ways to share your input and think
outside the box to state your opinions.
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HUM 114 Week 4 Solving Personal Problems Applying the
Five-Step Model
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HUM HUM 114 Week 4 Solving Personal Problems: Applying the Five-
Step Model
Instructions
Review the Five-Step Model in Ch. 3 of Critical Thinking. Explain each
step briefly. This should be no more than 50-75 words for each step.
Select a personal problem from the list below and ask your instructor for
approval no later than W2:
Apply the Five-Step Model to solve your personal problem.
Create a matrix/table/visual (not powerpoint, prezi) that summarizes the
following:
d to solve the problem

6. Experiencer, Problem Solver, or a Problem Eliminator, and explain why
you chose that category.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines (cover sheet,
Reference sheet, etc.)
-spaced
-point font size
faculty name
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
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HUM 114 Week 5 Critical Thinking Reflection

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HUM 114 Week 5 Critical Thinking Reflection
Instructions
Reflect on your life and personal challenges and achievements w/work,
relationships, and school.
Explain how your view and perspectives of the 3 components above
have changed after completing this class.
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problems?
Present the above information in by creating a powerpoint, prezi, or
other methods that visually represents the content.
Be creative and think outside the box.

8. *Both parts must be in APA format.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
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