Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: Introduction to Critical Thinking
An introduction to the concept of Critical Thinking examines the true definition and gives examples where it can be used as a constructive force.
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Aventis Learning Group: Systems Thinking: The What, Why, When and How
Systems thinking is a holistic approach to analysis that focuses on the way that a system's constituent parts interrelate and how systems work over time and within the context of larger systems. It is particularly useful in addressing...
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Csicop: Field Guide to Critical Thinking
This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...
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Critical Thinking Secrets: What Is Systems Thinking?
There are various approaches to solving problems that require us to analyze and interpret data. However, complex problems can require different perspectives to work upon and different elements that altogether play a crucial role in...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Analysis: Suspend Judgment
This article focuses on the need to suspend judgment and keep an open mind while analyzing a situation or researching a topic.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Aggregate Demand in Keynesian Analysis
This article examines each component of aggregate demand from the Keynesian perspective. Includes a table summarizing the information in the article, review questions, and critical thinking questions.
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Responsible Thinking: Analyzing Arguments and Evidence
Contains many points to consider when analyzing someone's arguments and evidence, such as the hidden assumptions, cultural assumptions, and testability. Each is explained in a short paragraph with a link to additional discussions on...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Evan Turiano, Teaching Fiction in Immigration History
This article focuses on using fiction to teach immigration history. Including fiction like Atticus Lish's 2015 novel, "Preparation for the Next Life" can meaningfully enrich a history seminar. A critical analysis of the novel introduces...