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Critical thinking across the curriculum
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The Community College Enterprise
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October 1, 2002
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Copyright informationCopyright Schoolcraft College Fall 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Critical thinking can help its practitioners understand the issues in society. The authors discuss the method involved in evaluating the validity of arguments and the need for teaching and using critical thinking skills across the curriculum.
Introduction
Critical thinking, simply stated, is arriving at conclusions based on the legitimacy of one's research. "Legitimacy" is the operative word here, for the critical thinking process eradicates faulty thinking patterns and, in particular, those known as fallacies.
Why is this process important in today's teaching climate? With controversies like the 2000 Presidential election, the McVeigh execution, the Megan's Law Internet connection, and, ...