CRTW 201

Dr. DeRochi

“Demonstration of Thinking” Worksheet

Please demonstrate your critical thinking process for your “Argument on Campus Problem” by providing answers to the following questions.  There is NO SPACE REQUIREMENT.  Please copy and paste these questions into a word document and simply use these as headings.  While your grade on the paper will largely stem from the paper itself, this form will greatly illustrate the extent to which you “critically thought” through this question at issue.  Consequently, I reserve the right to either raise or lower your grade accordingly, based on the sophistication of your analysis.

Filters and Impediments

What are 3 or 4 filters that influence your thinking regarding this question at issue?  Explain how they might influence you or impede your critical thinking.

Elements of Reasoning

What is your purpose in pursuing this question at issue?

What is the question at issue?

What are your main assumptions as approach this subject?

What information do you need to know in order to make this decision?

What conclusions can you make based on your own experiences, observations, primary and secondary research?

What are the implications and / or consequences of your potential answers to this question at issue?

What are your main concepts at play as you think through this issue?

What’s your point of view? How does that affect how you approach this issue?