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The document discusses developing critical thinking skills by learning to identify and evaluate arguments. It explains that an argument presents a line of reasoning with evidence and reasons to support a conclusion. Good arguments ensure the evidence is relevant, recent, and does not rely on assumptions. When evaluating an argument, one should consider whether the reasons presented are sufficient and lead logically to the conclusion, and check for potential biases. The document provides examples of arguments and encourages finding additional resources to identify weaknesses like biases, assumptions, or inconclusive evidence.
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- 1. Developing Critical Thinking Step 1: Identify an argument In academic study, this means establishing a line of thinking, leading to a conclusion, with reasons presented to persuade others of your viewpoint.
- 2. Developing Critical Thinking Step 1: Identify an argument The majority of people do not smoke. Passive smoking causes ill-health. Therefore, people should not be allowed to smoke in public places. Two reasons, followed by a conclusion
- 3. Developing Critical Thinking Step 1: Identify an argument Reason 1: Reason 2: ! Therefore, people should be free to smoke wherever they like. What reasons could be used?
- 4. Developing Critical Thinking Step 1: Identify an argument Tobacco is not an illegal substance. We live in a social democracy. ! Therefore, people should be free to smoke wherever they like. Two reasons, followed by a conclusion
- 5. Developing Critical Thinking Step 2: Evaluate the evidence Is it relevant? Is it recent? Is it based on an assumption?
- 6. Developing Critical Thinking Step 2: Evaluate the evidence Consider the following statement Mid Cheshire College is an “outstanding” college.Therefore, all teaching at the college must be excellent. Is this a reliable assumption? Why?
- 7. Developing Critical Thinking What is the authors point? Are the arguments presented relevant and sufficient? Is there evidence of bias? Do the reasons lead logically to the conclusion?
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