Sections

Course Contents: Reasoning and Problem Solving (after 11/1/2008) Home; Week 1 A - Orientation and Pre-Instructional Activities; Week 1 B - What is Critical Thinking; Week 2 - The Elements of Reasoning and Standards of Critical Thinking; Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving; Week 4 - Identifying Assumptions, Biases, and Common Fallacies; Week 5 - Considering Evidence, Including Statistics; Week 6 - Thinking about Your Thinking and Critical Writing; Week 7 - Critical Thinking in the Disciplines and Professions; Week 8 - Selecting a Question and Documenting Initial Understanding; Week 9 - Analysis of Sources; Week 10 - Assumptions, Biases, and Possible Solutions; Week 11 - Expressing Your Viewpoint and Biases Related to Your Selected Problem; Week 12 - Creating a Writing Plan; Week 13 and 14 - Writing the Analytical Essay; Week 15 - Writing the Self-Refection Essay

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Week 3 - Systematic Problem Solving

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Learning Resources

You will find reading and reviewing pertinent chapters of the textbook and completing the MindEdge Module most helpful. While reading each chapter, keep in mind the overall competency descriptions as well as the specific topics being discussed. Imagine what questions could be derived from the readings.

Chapters 6, 8, 10, and 17 in Paul and Elder.
Chapter 11, pp. 306-307, in Faigley, Writing: A Guide for College and Beyond (on e-reserve)
MindEdge Module 3: Systematic Problem Solving

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