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Exercise at
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Understanding Critical
Thinking
Atta Ur Rehman Jadoon
Critical Thinking
Synthesizin
g
Process of actively and
systematically analyzing,
evaluating, and synthesizing
information to make reasoned
judgments and decisions Evaluating

Analyzing
Identify the Reflect on
Draw
Issue or Your
Conclusions
Problem Thinking

Use Logic Communicate

Gather
and Your
Information
Reasoning Thoughts

Understand
Identify Be Open to
Different
Assumptions Revision
Perspectives

Develop a
Thesis or
Evaluate Critical Thinking
Evidence
Main Idea Process
Critical Thinking Process

• Clearly define and • Collect relevant data, • Consider different

understand the problem facts, and information viewpoints and
or question at hand. related to the issue. perspectives on the
• Be specific about what • Use various sources to issue.
needs to be addressed ensure a comprehensive • Evaluate the credibility
or resolved. understanding. and validity of each
perspective.
Identify the Understand
Gather
Issue or Different
Information
Problem Perspectives
Critical Thinking Process

• Formulate a clear and • Collect relevant data, • Recognize any

concise main idea or facts, and information underlying assumptions
thesis based on your related to the issue. that may influence your
analysis. • Use various sources to thinking.
• Ensure that your thesis ensure a comprehensive • Question and challenge
is supported by understanding. assumptions to ensure a
evidence and reasoning. well-rounded analysis.
Develop a Evaluate Identify
Thesis or Main Evidence Assumptions
Idea
Critical Thinking Process

• Apply logical reasoning • Synthesize the • Evaluate the process

to connect ideas and information and draw and quality of your
draw conclusions. reasonable conclusions. thinking.
• Avoid fallacies and • Clearly state the • Identify areas for
ensure that your implications or improvement and
arguments are sound. consequences of your further refinement.
conclusions.
Use Logic Reflect on
Draw
and Your
Conclusions
Reasoning Thinking
Critical Thinking Process

• Express your ideas and • Synthesize the • Evaluate the process

conclusions clearly and information and draw and quality of your
effectively. reasonable conclusions. thinking.
• Use appropriate • Clearly state the • Identify areas for
language and consider implications or improvement and
your audience. consequences of your further refinement.
conclusions.
Communicate Be Open to Reflect on
Your Revision Your Thinking
Thoughts
Critical Thinking
Versus
Non-Critical
Thinking
 Critical Thinking Non-Critical Thinking

Questioning Assumptions Acceptance of Information at Face Value

Evidence-Based Decision Making Limited Analysis

Open to Alternative Perspectives Resistance to Alternative Perspectives

Systematic Analysis Lack of Systematic Approach

Continuous Reflection Limited Reflection

 • Do not accept information at face value.
Questioning Assumptions • Question underlying assumptions to ensure a thorough understanding
before drawing conclusions.

• Decisions grounded in evidence and logical reasoning.

Evidence-Based Decision • Information is analyzed, and conclusions are drawn based on available
Making
data.

• Consider alternative viewpoints.

Open to Alternative • Weigh different perspectives and adapt their thinking based on the
Perspectives
strength of the evidence.

• Adopt systematic and structured approach to problem-solving.

Systematic Analysis • Identifying issues, gathering relevant information, analyzing data, and
making informed decisions.

• Reflect on thinking processes, seeking opportunities for improvement.

Continuous Reflection • Open to learning from experiences and adjusting their approach based
on feedback.

Critical Thinking
 Acceptance of • May accept information without questioning its validity or
Information at Face
considering potential biases.
Value
• Decision-making is often based on surface-level information,
Limited Analysis
without a thorough analysis of underlying factors.
Resistance to • May be resistant to considering alternative viewpoints,
Alternative sticking to preconceived notions without evaluating their
Perspectives validity.
• Lacks a systematic and structured approach to problem-
Lack of Systematic
solving. Decisions may be impulsive and based on intuition
Approach
rather than evidence.
• May not actively reflect on their thinking processes or seek
Limited Reflection opportunities for improvement. There is a tendency to repeat
patterns without learning from experiences

Non-Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Creativity and Innovation
Skills:
Effective Communication Key Aspects
Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving • Breaking down problems
into manageable parts,
Analytical Reasoning • Identify relevant information
• Develop effective solutions
Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation

Effective Communication

Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving
• Assessing information
Analytical Reasoning objectively
• Identify patterns
Decision Making • Draw logical conclusions

Creativity and Innovation

Effective Communication

Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning
• Evaluating options
Decision Making • Considering potential
consequences
Creativity and Innovation • Making informed decisions

Effective Communication

Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making
• Exploring alternative
Creativity and Innovation perspectives
• Generating novel ideas
Effective Communication

Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation • Expressing ideas clearly

• Articulating arguments
Effective Communication • Communicating solutions
effectively
Research Skills

Continuous Learning

Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation

Effective Communication
• Conducting effective
Research Skills research,
• Evaluating sources
• Synthesizing information
Continuous Learning
from various disciplines
Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation

Effective Communication

Research Skills
Adapting to new information,
technologies, and
Continuous Learning methodologies throughout the
career.
Ethical Considerations
Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Decision Making

Creativity and Innovation

Effective Communication

Research Skills

Continuous Learning
Considering the social and
ethical implications of the
Ethical Considerations decisions and actions.