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Acknowledgements
How to Navigate This Book
Preface
1.0 Learning Objectives
1.1 What is Critical Thinking?
1.2 The Importance of Logic
1.3 Understanding Fallacies of Argumentation
1.4 The Effects of Fallacious Thinking
1.5 Chapter Summary
2.0 Learning Objectives
2.1 Identifying the Pieces of the Thinking Puzzle
2.2 Strategies for Reasoning
2.3 Applying Reasoning in Real Life
2.4 Practical Exercises in Reasoning
2.5 Elements of Thought Activity
2.6 Chapter Summary
3.0 Learning Objectives
3.1 What are the Standards of Critical Thinking?
3.2 Real-Life Examples of the Standards of Critical Thinking
3.3 Recommendations for Applying the Standard
3.4 The Prompt Response Template
3.5 Applying the Template
3.6 Chapter Summary
4.0 Learning Objectives
4.1 Identifying and Challenging Assumptions in Academic Writing
4.2 Identifying Assumptions
4.3 Questioning and Revising Assumptions in Academic Writing
4.4 Special Case: Confirmation Bias
4.5 From Idea to Action: Using a Template
4.6 Chapter Summary
5.0 Learning Objectives
5.1 Why Evaluating Evidence Matters
5.2 Evaluating the Quality of Evidence
5.3 Sourcing Credible Academic Materials
5.4 Identifying Weak or Biased Sources
5.5 Applying these Skills in Academic Work
5.6 Chapter Summary
6.0 Learning Objectives
6.1 Critical Thinking in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
6.2 Advantages and Disadvantages
6.3 Impacts
6.4 Final Thoughts
6.5 Chapter Summary
7.0 Learning Objectives
7.1 The Silent Erosion
7.2 The Lingering Effects of Linguistic Decline
7.3 Reclaiming Language: A Framework for Renewal
7.4 A Call for a Linguistic Renaissance
7.5 Chapter Summary
8.0 Learning Objectives
8.1 The Era of Artificial Intelligence and Persuasion
8.2 The Elements of Argumentation
8.3 How to (NOT) create Weak Arguments
8.4 Chapter Summary
9.0 Learning Objectives
9.1 Applying Critical Thinking to Real-World Decision-Making
9.2 Spotting the Thesis in Essay Prompts
9.3 Practical Exercises for The Classroom
9.4 Thinking Critically Demands Reading Deeply
9.5 Chapter Summary
10.0 Learning Objectives
10.1 On Creativity: An Introduction and Conclusion
10.2 Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking
10.3 A Divergent Thinking Model
10.4 The Scamper Technique for Design Thinking
10.5 Case for the Classroom - Debate on Abortion Legislation
10.6 Case for the Classroom - Debate on Climate Change
10.7 Chapter Summary
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8.0 Learning Objectives 8.1 The Era of Artificial Intelligence and Persuasion 8.2 The Elements of Argumentation 8.3 How to (NOT) create Weak Arguments 8.4 Chapter Summary
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