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HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life



HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Week 1 Tutorials Self-Analysis Worksheet As we mentioned earlier, becoming a skilled critical thinker takes practice. To improve the level of your critical thinking, it is important to know where you are now. Review the stages of critical thinkers on pp. 28-37 in Ch. 2, Critical Thinking (Paul & Elder, 2012) Complete the Self-Analysis worksheet, based on observation and readings. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.


HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Week 2 Tutorials Point of View Essay In Week 1, you selected a topic to work with throughout the course to practice your critical thinking skills. This week, you identify and discuss alternative points of view about that topic. Resource: Week 1 topic and the "Opposing Viewpoints in Context". Optional Resource: Writing Resources lab 1. Locate the topic you chose in Week 1 using the "Opposing Viewpoints in Context." 2. Select two viewpoints from those listed on the page. 3. Write a 200- to 300-word essay on your topic that includes responses to the following: a. Introduce the topic you selected and briefly discuss why people might think differently about the topic. (50 to 75 words) b. Explain the two different viewpoints you selected. The goal of your explanation is to help your reader understand the reasoning for each viewpoint (100 to 150 words total) c. For each viewpoint, identify one intellectual standard of thinking that is used well and one that is lacking. Review the intellectual standards of thinking discussed on p. 91 and Exhibit 5.1 on p. 102 of Ch. 5 of your text. (50 to 75 words total) Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.


HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Week 3 Tutorials Asking Questions Worksheet In this assignment, you identify the types of questions that are appropriate to gain particular information. You also practice using Socratic questions to gain a deeper understanding of other viewpoints. Resource: Asking Questions Worksheet, the Week 2 Points of View Essay, and Week 3 reading. Complete the Asking Questions Worksheet Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.


HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Week 4 Tutorials Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Worksheet The activities this week have focused on the keys for sound decision-making and how you can use those to solve problems. This assignment provides you the opportunity to apply these skills to a problem in your own life. Complete the Decision-Making and Problem-Solving worksheet Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.


HUM/115 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life Week 5 Tutorials Strategic Thinking and Self-Analysis Reflection Worksheet In this final assignment for the course, you demonstrate your understanding of the components of and some obstacles to strategic and rational thinking. You also reflect on your own personal growth as a skilled critical thinker. Complete the Strategic Thinking and Self-Analysis Reflection worksheet. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.