Elements of Critical Thinking Final Argumentative Essay Progress

Explain at least five elements of critical thinking that you found in the reading material.

Search the Internet, media, or the Ashford University Library, and find an example in which good critical thinking skills are being demonstrated by the author or speaker. Summarize the content and explain why you think it demonstrates good critical thinking skills.

• Looking for facts without prejudice
• Can decipher between facts and options
• Can change their thoughts or options based on new facts they get
• Leave emotions out of it
• Make sure that views are supported with facts

The article that I have found that I believe demonstrates good critical thinking schools is one on Home schooling vs public schools. In this article the author talks about the benefit of home schooling but seems to do it in a very educated way. Laying out facts and doing research which can back up there article.

Moreau, K. (2012, November 27). SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES IN T HE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME S OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE HOME SCHOOLED VS. STUDENTS IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. Retrieved December 1, 2016, from https://www.nmu.edu/education/sites/DrupalEducation/files/UserFiles/Moreau_Kathi_MP.pdf

Search the Internet, media, or the Ashford University Library and find an example in which the author or speaker lacks good critical thinking skills. Summarize the content and explain why you think it demonstrates the absence of good, critical thinking skills.

The article I found that I believe doesn’t show good critical thinking a skill is one about guns in the classroom. This article talks about how guns are being allowed in schools in order to help protect our students and teachers. The reason I think that this isn’t a good article is because it is only talking about one side of the argument. It gives all the reasons for why teachers should carry guns but I believe that it is very one sided.

Miles, K. (n.d.). AB 202: CA Schools Could Arm Teachers, Principals, Janitors If Republican Bill Passes (VIDEO). Retrieved December 01, 2016, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/ab-202-ca-schools-arm-teachers-republican-bill_n_2591476.html

References

Bailin, S., Case, R., Coombs, J. R., & Daniels, L. B. (1999). Common misconceptions of critical thinking. Curriculum Studies, 31(3), 269-283. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Miles, K. (n.d.). AB 202: CA Schools Could Arm Teachers, Principals, Janitors If Republican Bill Passes (VIDEO). Retrieved December 01, 2016, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/31/ab-202-ca-schools-arm-teachers-republican-bill_n_2591476.html

Moreau, K. (2012, November 27). SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES IN T HE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME S OF THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE HOME SCHOOLED VS. STUDENTS IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. Retrieved December 1, 2016, from https://www.nmu.edu/education/sites/DrupalEducation/files/UserFiles/Moreau_Kathi_MP.pdf

Plencner, A. (2014). Critical thinking and the challenges of Internet. Communication Today, 5(2), 4- 18. Retrieved from http://www.communicationtoday.sk/critical-thinking-and-the-challenges-of-internet/