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  • Characteristics of Critical Thinkers

    
    
    • They are honest with themselves
      
    • They resist manipulation
    • They overcome confusion
    • They ask questions
    • They base judgments on evidence
      
    • They look for connections between subjects
      
    • They are intellectually independent
    • What is the topic of the book or reading?
      What issues are addressed?
      
    • What conclusion does the author reach about the issue(s)?
    • What are the author's reasons for his or her statements or belief?
      Is the author using facts, theory, or faith?
    • Has the author used neutral words or emotional words?
      
      Critical readers look beyond the language to see if the reasons are clear
    • Be aware of why you do, or do not, accept arguments of the author
    
    

    Flash exercise contributed by
    Jennifer Kelly and Dr. Brad Hokanson, Interactive Media (DHA 4384)
    School of Design, University of Minnesota.

    
    

    See also: 
    
    Mindquest Academy's free course "Effective
    Reading" with sections on
    Reading Profile, Building Vocabulary,
    Understanding, Using Patterns.
    See the
    index if you wish to register with an
    instructor

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  • Characteristics of Critical Thinkers

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