CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENT

1. Critical Thinking is sometimes describes as “the act of criticism”. Examine

this statement and determine whether it is true or false, bringing out the
goals of critical thinking.

2. Involving in uncritical thinking is common in our society because of certain

factors that affect the ability of people to think clearly. Discuss these factors
and give practical examples for each.

3. An argument is a group of statements offered to persuade people about a

particular point. Critically analyse this definition with reference to a
statement, examples of statements, parts of an argument and examples of an
argument.

4. Discuss why reports, explanations, unsupported assertions, descriptions and

illustrations are not considered to be arguments. Give examples of each of
the aforementioned.

5. The thoughts of critical thinkers are governed by certain intellectual

standards. Discuss these standards and give practical examples of each.