Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá

DIFFERENCES AND USES BETWEEN GENERAL ENGLISH AND TECHNICAL

ENGLISH AND
WHAT CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS DO I NEED TO DEVELOP?

Fabricio Mendoza

8-990-1083

English Course

1IL703

Teacher: Anais Rodriguez

Faculty of Computer Systems Engineering

Bachelor of Computer and Information Systems Engineering

Date: 6/27/2021
V. STEPS FOR DEVELOPING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INVESTIGATION
FOR GRADING. (100 pts.)
1. Follow the steps about “DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GENERAL
ENGLISHAND TECHNICAL ENGLISH” for doing the activities.
a. Do the activities individually and upload in PDF to the platform Virtual UTP.
Moodle Contingente, in one file.
b. Create a diagram, comparative or descriptive chart about the topic.
1. Do the following for “WHAT CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS DO I NEED
TO DEVELOP?”
“There is nothing either good or bad, but makes it so” William Shakespeare
(Hamlet Act 2, scene 2)
a. Create a diagram, a conceptual map, or chart about the topic and give
examples.
b. Find information to help you for developing the topic.
c. Read very carefully the investigated information about the topic and
develop the activities.
d. Answer these questions.
1. Define critical thinking.
Critical thinking is the analysis of facts to form a judgment.
2. Why is critical thinking important?
Critical thinking helps people better understand themselves, their motivations and
goals. When you can deduce information to find the most important parts and
apply those to your life, you can change your situation and promote personal
growth and overall happiness.
3. How do you develop critical thinking skills?
1. Know exactly what you want. Knowing exactly what you want is the first step of critical thinking. ...
2. Deal with your biases. ...
3. Consider the consequences of your options. ...
4. Do your research. ...
5. Accept the fact that you're not always right. ...
6. Break it down. ...
7. Don't overcomplicate things.

4. Give 4 (four) examples of using critical thinking in your proofreading.

Analytical thinking.
Good communication.
Creative thinking.
Open-mindedness.
5. Mention 5 (five) strategies to grow critical thinking skills
Strategy 1: Be a continuous learner. ...
Strategy 2: Make the right decision for the majority. ...
Strategy 3: Listen and consider unconventional opinions. ...
Strategy 4: Avoid analysis paralysis. ...
Strategy 5: Analyze yourself.
6. How critical thinking impact your career.
It impacts because every time I have to solve algorithm problems, calculous
problems.
7. How critical thinking helps you in your studies and life?
One of the core critical thinking skills you need every day is the ability to examine
the implications and consequences of a belief or action.