GGR107H1 Chapter 1: GGR107 Chapter 1.pdf
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Chapter 1: a practical guide to critical thinking. 1. 2 what critical thinking is not: it is not judging an option negatively on the basis of finding flaws or. 1. 6 step 4: evaluate information sources: witnesses must be experts on the issues, it is difficult to find unbiased information due to all the media, a critical theory contains sources that are credible, unbiased and accurate, 1. Does the information source have the necessary qualifications/ level of understanding to make the conclusion? (yes: 2. Does the source have a reputation for accuracy? (yes: 3. Does the source have a motive for being inaccurate or overly biased? (no: 4. 1. 7 step 5:evaluate the argument: decide 1. whether assumptions are warranted, 2. Reasoning: both quality and quantity of the reasoning can be assessed, evidence can be reasonable doubt may lead to a weaker conclusion. Omissions: all the evidence must be relevant, must omit other evidence.
