Critical Thinking is "the provision carefully and do not rush to whether we should accept, reject or suspend judgment on a claim, and the level of confidence with which we accept or reject it." of Critical Thinking by Moore and Parker.
Strategies for reading critically
Ask the following questions to yourself:
- What is the topic?
- What conclusions drawn by the author about the topic?
- What reasons expressed by the author who can be trusted? (Beware the objective reasons (eg pity, fear, abuse statistics, etc.) that can fool the reader.)
- Is the author using facts or opinions? (The fact can be proved. Opinions can not be proven and may not have a solid foundation.)
- Is the author using neutral words or emotional? (Readers critical look behind the words to see if obvious reasons.)
Characteristics of Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is reasonable and rational.
- Critical thinking is reflective.
- Critical thinking inspires an attitude of inquiry.
- Critical thinking is autonomous thinking.
- Critical thinking includes creative thinking.
- Critical thinking is fair thinking.
- Critical thinking focuses on Deciding what to believe or do