Discussion Post
• Read the Introduction and Elements of Thought chapter in The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools. Be prepared to reference the information in this resource in both your initial response and interactions with the class. You must apply what you are reading to the discussion.
• Consider a topic of interest for your upcoming blog and article you will be writing.
• Write an initial response to the following prompts in a minimum of 300 words:
o Identify your topic of interest.
o Explain why critical thinking is important to your topic of interest and how it will help you better understand your research.
o Apply the Elements of Thought to your topic and begin to hypothesize the information you could encounter as you explore each element.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.