Critical thinking

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What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is a kind of thinking in which you question, analyse, evaluate and make a judgement about what you read, hear, say, or write. This resource provides you with an overview of critical thinking and some examples of critical thinking skills.
CLARIFY your purpose and context

Focus your thinking and avoid information overload and distractions.
QUESTION your sources

Learn how to select the most credible, accurate and relevant sources.
IDENTIFY arguments

The ability to identify arguments will help you recognise the main points made in your sources.
ANALYSE sources and arguments

Carefully examine sources, arguments, theories and processes, and explain how they work.
EVALUATE the arguments of others

Evaluate arguments, as well as the claims, evidence and reasoning that comprise them.
CREATE your own arguments

Learn how to bring together evidence, reasoning and claims, and create your own argument.