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critical thinking

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Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is not simply the process of organizing one 's thoughts or ideas to come up with a solution to a particular problem Upon researching the definition of critical thinking online , I found out that the subject is not that simple to define or identify . Critical thinking is more than just coming up for a solution or pointing out flaws . According to Greg R . Haskins ' A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking ' critical thinking refers to a process by which we use our

br knowledge and intelligence to effectively arrive at the most reasonable and justifiable positions on issues , and which endeavors to identify and overcome the numerous hindrances to rational thinking (2

One of the numerous experiences that I consider myself to be critically thinking was when I was writing an argumentative about the effects of electronic media such as television and internet to the youth . It was a tough issue because television and internet definitely have positive and negative effects to the society . What I did is I tried to weigh the situation excluding any personal biases that I might have and research about the diverse effects of these electronic mediums . Upon extensive research and critical thinking , I came up with the conclusion that television and internet are beneficial to young people . The only time that these mediums produce negative effects is when they are utilized excessively . Moderation in consumption is the right way to make the best out of these technologies...

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