UENR GROUP 1

201 Analytical Reading And Reasoning

Applying Critical Thinking in Academic and

Professional Context / Developing Critical
Thinking Skills

2024
 Group Members

NAME INDEX № NAME INDEX №

Abdul Basit Yakubu UEB1100122 Bennin Humaidu UEB1101222
Lord Osei Bonsu UEB1100222 Martey Isaac Nii Marlay UEB1101422
Malik Majeed UEB1100322 Salifu Abdul-Rahaman UEB1101522
Yakubu Amin UEB1100422 Ataarem Chrysanthe-Junior UEB1101722
Agbetor Elorm Alfred UEB1100522 Ninkpel Binditi Peter UEB1101922
Oti Akwasi Latteh UEB1100622 Yeboah Kingsley Nyarko UEB1102022
Effah Amoako Gideon UEB1100722 Adams Sherif UEB1102122
Kennedy Ampah Baiden UEB1100822 Florence Gyenin UEB1102322
Owusu Israel UEB1101022 Ayariga Latifa Akologma UEB1102822
Ofori Mathias Sekyere UEB1101122 Frimpong Daniel UEB1101322

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 DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Introduction
Critical thinking involves analyzing information,
identifying biases, and evaluating arguments to
form well-informed judgments.

Here's how you can develop these skills:

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 1. Question Assumptions and Beliefs:

• Challenge your own and

others' assumptions 1

• Seek evidence to
2
support or refute
claims • Consider alternative
3 perspectives and
viewpoints.

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 2. Analyze Information Objectively

Separate facts
from opinions Evaluate the validity
and biases Identify the source and and reliability of data
credibility of
information

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 3. Identify Logical Fallacies

Learn common logical

fallacies, such as ad
hominem, straw man,
and circular reasoning
Recognize and avoid
using these fallacies
in your own thinking.

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 4. Evaluate Arguments

Identify the main

argument and Assess the
1 supporting 2 strength and
evidence validity of the
evidence

Consider
3
counterarguments
and alternative
explanations.

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 5. Formulate and Defend Opinions

Develop well-reasoned
opinions based on evidence
and analysis Be open to changing your
opinions based on new
evidence or perspectives
Be able to articulate your
reasoning and support
your claims.
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6. Practice Active Reading and Listening

Question what you

read or hear, and seek
clarification

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 7. Engage in Discussions and Debates

Participate in Listen to Present your own

discussions and opposing arguments
debates to viewpoints and respectfully and
challenge your consider their
own thinking defend them with
validity. evidence.

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 8. Seek Feedback and Reflection

Ask for feedback on your Reflect on your own thinking

critical thinking skills from processes and identify areas
peers, mentors, or instructors for improvement

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 9. Use Critical Thinking Tools
1

Utilize tools such

as mind maps,
Apply critical
concept
thinking
diagrams, and
frameworks,
decision
such as the
matrices to 2
Socratic method
organize and
or the scientific
analyze
method
information
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 10. Practice Regularly

Engage in
Apply critical Continuously
critical thinking
thinking skills to challenge your
activities on a real-world own thinking and
regular basis situations and seek opportunities
decision-making for growth

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APPLYING CRITICAL THINKING IN ACADEMIC
AND PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTS

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ACADEMIC CONTEXT
2. Class Discussions
Engage in thoughtful
discussions, challenge
ideas, and support your
opinions with evidence.

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 PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT

Decision-Making Communication Problem-Solving

Evaluate different Clearly articulate your Identify and analyze
options, consider ideas, support them problems, brainstorm
potential risks and with evidence, and solutions, and
benefits, and make anticipate and address implement effective
informed decisions. objections. strategies
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 Collaboration Continuous Learning

Work effectively with others, Seek out new information,

share ideas, and critically challenge existing knowledge,
evaluate collective thinking and adapt to changing
circumstances
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 Conclusion

Specific Examples

Academic: A student
critically analyzes a historical
document, identifying the
author's bias and evaluating
the reliability of the
information.
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Professional: A
manager evaluates a
proposed marketing
campaign, considering
its potential impact on
sales, customer
satisfaction, and brand
reputation
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End of Presentation

Questions?
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