9.1 Applying Critical Thinking to Real-World Decision-Making
Critical reading is more than just understanding words—it’s about decoding meaning, evaluating arguments, and making informed decisions. This chapter equips you with tools to identify thesis statements, dissect arguments, and apply critical thinking to academic and real-world contexts.
Let’s Watch: Cultivating Thoughtful Analysis
To begin your journey, watch these videos that provide a comprehensive walkthrough of how to slow down your judgment, ask better questions, and build a mindset for thoughtful analysis:
Video: “4 tips for developing critical thinking skills | Steve Pearlman, Ph.D. | TEDxCapeMay” by TEDx Talks [17:38] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.
Video: “5 tips to improve your critical thinking – Samantha Agoos” by TED-Ed [4:30] is licensed under the Standard YouTube License.Transcript and closed captions available on YouTube.
Four Core Skills Of Critical Thinking That Have To Be Applied To Active Reading
- Detailed Analytic Observation.
- Complex Question Clarification.
- Multi-variant Evaluation.
- Drawing Complex Conclusions
