BCOM/230 Abstract This exercise explains what we would write differently to our top administrators. It also indicates the way the memo should change based on its audiences. What types of information should be included in this memo what types of information should be omitted. This exercise will point out the potential repercussions of failing to know the audiences. Review Memo to the Executive Vice-President This message should be short but complete coverage of the subject matter.
Critical Thinking Habits Most Useful in Interpreting In “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Gilman Critical thinking is one important thing that people should consider using it in daily life. Critical thinking is a process of identification and evaluation of evidence when making a decision and it will clarify a task and finally guide to the best outcome. Some people might say “I know how to think”, “I have been thinking all of my life”, however, it is not easy to think critically. People have to learn, practice, and improve the habits of critical thinking in order to achieve it. Here there are some critical thinking habits most useful in interpreting in “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Gilman which are ask questions, define terms and concepts, and analyze assumptions and biases.
Assumptions I need to be aware of to ensure they do not interfere with my critical analysis (include at least three examples for this section. A good place to start looking for ideas for this section are in Chapter 10 of The Art of Thinking: A guide to Critical and Creative Thought (Ruggiero, 2012).) A. Example of assumption 1. Explanation of how this assumption could interfere with critical analysis 2.
Chastity Wofford Critical Thinking What is critical thinking? Kyle Moore, who wrote an article called The Three-Part Harmony of Adult Learning, Critical Thinking, and Decision-Making, states that there are many definitions for critical thinking. These “definitions allow readers to see critical thinking as an uncomplicated course of action or a complex approach to arriving at an educated decision by implementing a strategy for questioning and reasoning that will allow arrival at a final well-informed outcome.” (Moore, 2010) A few of those definitions are: “(as cited in Fowler, 2002) Halpern defines critical thinking as ‘thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal-directed- the kind of thinking involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making decisions when the thinker is using skills that are thoughtful and effective for the particular context and type of thinking task’ (Fowler 2002)” (Moore 2010). “Mariona (as cited in Fowler, 2002) includes ‘critical thinking is, therefore to achieve understanding, evaluate view points, and solve problems.’”(Moore 2010). Moore also states that “Brown and Keeley define critical thinking as ‘reacting with systematic evaluation to what you have heard or read’ (2000, p.2).” (2010) According to Becoming a Master Student, Author Ellis says that “A psychologist named Benjamin Bloom named six levels of thinking.
You may not realise, however, that each time you are silent against discrimination you become part of the problem rather than the solution. Think over examples of opportunities in which you could have challenged discrimination but didn’t and brainstorms ways you could react differently in the future. Odds are you’ll get another chance, and by reacting strongly against discrimination you can help pave the way for greater equality in wider society. If you answered “yes” to nine or more questions then you most likely challenge discrimination consistently. Review your answers and look over those to which you responded “no”.
In my presentation I tried to not use too many words on this slides so that my presentation was not too boring. I use some pictures to make sure that my audience understood what I was talking about. If I had to do my presentation again I would improve my presentation by adding some things to it. For example I would demonstrate more of the skills that I talk about. This will help the pupils to understand better how important are this skills for the fire service.
The first one is that individuality means more than claiming independence, it means achieving it by acknowledging the influences that have shaped my thinking, by sorting and evaluating my ideas and attitudes, and finally by choosing the best ideas by resisting the pressure of habit and by changing the ways that I think because the evidence tells me to do so. The second subject that was significant to me was how to distinguish a problem from an issue and how to solve them. Solving a problem means deciding what action will change the situation and make it better, whereas solving an issue means deciding what belief or viewpoint is the most reasonable. The third subject was discussed in chapter 8 and taught us how to investigate a problem or issue. According to Ruggiero (2012), “It means getting information others overlook by searching in ways and places that never occur to the uncreative.” (p.138).
It is not possible to become an excellent thinker simply because one wills it. Changing one’s habits of thought is a long-range project, happening over years, not weeks or months. The essential traits of a critical thinker require an extended period of development.How, then, can we develop as critical thinkers? How can we help ourselves and our students to practice better thinking in everyday life? First, we must understand that there are stages required for development as a critical thinker: Stage One: The Unreflective Thinker (we are unaware of significant problems in our thinking) Stage Two: The Challenged Thinker (we become aware of problems in our thinking) Stage Three: The Beginning Thinker (we try to improve but without regular practice) Stage Four: The Practicing Thinker (we recognize the necessity of regular practice) Stage Five: The Advanced Thinker (we advance in accordance with our practice) Stage Six: The Master Thinker (skilled & insightful thinking become second nature to us)We develop through these stages if we: | 1) accept the fact that there are serious problems in our thinking (accepting the challenge to our thinking) and 2) begin regular practice.
The Importance of Critical Thinking Euphemia Cruz MGT/350 Dr. Suresh Kumar Critical thinking is an essential skill that is utilized in the decision making process. It forces individuals to think “outside of the norm” and seek an alternate solution for an issue or problem. The critical thinking process of making a decision is based on observation, research, analysis, implementation, and results. It is a disciplined process of decision making that requires a non-biased, self-driven, rational mind that can improve the quality of intellectual integrity ("Defining Critical Thinking", 2008). Thinking critically when making decisions that may have a significant impact on one’s life is crucial whether as a student, parent, professional, or even involving personal matters.
Recommendations for obtaining information are among others: To see really what is there through the attitudes and perceptions, asking via a third party, and that could be by the form of triangulating, even changing the setting, because the degree of openness in communication is often based on the context, other option is to explain background and context or to add background to your requests, showing genuine interest and demonstrating very clearly the level of you interest or depth of your concern to be taken seriously, showing precedent because the past is as important in the future for many countries, probing politely but persistently your experience or the experience of others, never underestimate the persistent repetition of a question or similar type of questions, sometimes even rephrase the request, in order to really know whether you are getting your request made, and clarify and confirm, sending a follow up confirmation in writing will always help you certify that there’s an agreement. In evaluating people you can find hazards from the local perspective such as: Sharing information about individual performance is limited or distorted by people in key roles, poor business results are attributed to the