Assignment 1 - Critical Thinking
Paul and Elder present six stages of critical thinkers. You can review these stages at the following website https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/critical-thinking-development-a-stage-theory/483 (Links to an external site.) and in the library article from the week one readings. You can search for this article in ProQuest or copy and paste the URL noted below while in ProQuest.
Paul, R., & Elder, L. (2000). Critical thinking: The path to responsible citizenship. High School Magazine, 7(8), 10. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/221176754?accountid=41759 (Links to an external site.)
Prompt
In a 600 word essay, summarize the six stages of critical thinkers that are presented by Paul and Elder. Explain which of the six stages describes your current level and why you put yourself at that level. Identify one long term goal for developing a specific critical thinking skill. How would developing this skill enhance your personal and professional life?
- APA format
- A title page
- One-inch margins
- 12-point font, double-spaced
- 600 Words
- A reference page
- Include at least two sources, and be sure to cite them in the body of the paper and include them on the reference page.
- Submit your assignment as a Word document.
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