2.4 Critical Thinking

Outline of this lesson:

• understand the distinction of summarizing, analyzing, critiquing, evaluating, and synthesizing
• apply analysis skills from many angles to the solutions chosen for the demonstration topic
• decide on the best source to use for the research

A. Lecture: Critical Thinking

PowerPoint: Critical Thinking 


B. Practice in groups

Handout 1: Analyzing solutions questions guide 
Handout 2: Analyzing solutions grid 


C. Homework

1. Keep searching for the organization, and complete the In-Depth Pre-Research Chart

• Think critically about the 2 solutions provided by the action-based organization you choose.
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of these 2 solutions.
• Critique how feasible and effective these solutions are.

Submission: Compass2g-> Assignment -> Unit 2 -> In-Depth Pre-Research Chart
Due: 03/13 Sunday, by 11:59pm


2. Revise your concept map. Print it out, and bring it to the Library Day (03/14, Monday)


3. Keep filling out your Unit 2 Pre-Research Portfolio in a Google Document. Share it with me ("can edit") for feedback.


4. Writer's Help 2.0: Check Point 2. (Due 03/30, Wednesday)