Critical Reasoning

The concept of critical thinking basically means __________________________. (State this meaning in your own words.) In other words, _________________________________________. (Now explain in a few sentences what you meant by the first sentence.) For example, ____________________________________________. (Now give us an example of what you meant---tying the concept to your experience, and our experience, so that we can better understand it.) To illustrate with an analogy or diagram, ______________________________________________________. (Now connect what you are saying to something similar, again, to help us better understand it.) (question adapted from Paul & Elder, 2012) Include at least 1-2 scholarly sources that are not required or recommended readings for this course. Format your discussion, including all in-text citations and references, according to APA Requirements .