Critical Thinking
What is the definition of Critical Thinking?
A higher level of thinking; identifying and evaluating evidence in order to make better decisions.
Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.
What is an acronym? Can you give an example?
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
SMART - Specific Measurable Attainable Reasonable Time oriented
SCUBA - Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What is a Lingua Franca?
A common language used to facilitate communication between two speakers.
When do you have to cite a source?
When you quote two or more words verbatim, or even one word if it is used in a way that is unique to the source.
Explanation. When you introduce facts that you have found in a source.
Why is organization important?
Easier to Find and Utilize Materials
Better Time Management
Lower Stress Levels
More Self-Reliant
Increased Productivity
What are the 3 kinds of logic?
Logos (Logic) - Goes with consistency and inductive- reasoning
Ethos (Ethics) - How does the author present themselves? Is the writer trustworthy? Authority? Experienced? Knowledgeable? Reasonable? Understanding? Ethics vary by culture/ surroundings. Lots of gray area.
Pathos (Emotions) How the argument affects the emotional state of the reader. Appeal to emotion. If emotion overrides logic = non valid. Logic = emotion = valid.
What kind of learner are you? How do you take in information the best?
Visual (spatial): You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
Aural (auditory, musical): You prefer using sound and music.
Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands.
Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning, and systems.
Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
Solitary (Intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.
What makes a global language?
“Why a language becomes a global language has little to do with the number of people who speak it. It is much more to do with who those speakers are” D. Crystal.
What does paraphrasing mean?
To express the meaning of the writer or speaker or something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.
How can you improve your organization?
Use a Checklist
Organize Homework Assignments
Designate a Study Space
Set a Consistent Study Time
Keep Organized Notebooks
Conduct a Weekly Cleanup
Prepare for the Next Day
Why is it important to use credible sources?
It is important to use credible sources in an academic research paper because your audience will expect you to have backed up your assertions with credible evidence. Using evidence that does not come from a credible source of information will not convince your reader that your claim is plausible or even correct
What is Sensory Memory?
information taken in by any of the 5 senses; sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
Sensory information is stored in sensory memory just long enough to be transferred to short-term memory
Why is English our world language?
“You hear it on television spoken by politicians from all over the world. Wherever you travel, you see English signs and advertisements. Whenever you enter a hotel or restaurant in a foreign city, they will under- stand English, and there will be an English menu. Indeed, if there is anything to wonder about at all, they might add, it is why such headlines should still be newsworthy” D. Crystal.
Why is prewriting important?
Prewriting strategies are important for students writing because it is the stage of the writing process in which they are able to get beginning ideas onto paper.They are able to get their ideas out of their heads and into an organized manner before they begin.
Are both of these statements True or False?
The United States is the only country that picks a president with an “Electoral College”.
When Americans are voting for president, they are actually voting for who their State will vote for, then whoever wins the majority in each states takes all their electoral collage votes.
True!
What does it mean to be biased? How can this affect your credibility?
Bias is a weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is closed-minded, prejudicial, or unfair. Biases can be innate or learned. People may develop biases for or against an individual, a group, or a belief.
This can affect your credibility because it will seem as though you are stating opinions instead of facts.
What study techniques have you used to prepare for quizzes, tests, and other assignments?
•Cornell
•Concept maps
•Matrix
•Traditional outline
•Digital Notes
•Note-taking Apps
•Linear
Why do we need a global language?
“There has never been a time when so many nations were needing to talk to each other so much. There has never been a time when so many people wished to travel to so many places. There has never been such a strain placed on the conventional resources of translating and interpreting. Never has the need for more widespread bilingualism been greater, to ease the burden placed on the professional few. And never has there been a more urgent need for a global language” D. Crystal
What are the 3 Steps in the Writing Process?
Step 1: Planning
Step 2: Writing
Step 3: Revising
Whose votes have more power in a presidential election, states with a small population or states with a large population?
The electoral college is designed to favor sparsely populated areas. It was created to strengthen the white elite, offer more federal power to slaveholding states, and counterbalance polarization.
What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
In logic, we often refer to the two broad methods of reasoning as the deductive and inductive approaches. Deductive reasoning works from the more general to the more specific. ... Inductive reasoning works the other way, moving from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.
How can we put memories in our Long Term Memory Bank?
You can use some of the following methods:
•Rehearsal
•Elaboration
•Chunking
•Stories and Emotion
•Mnemonic Device (Acronyms)
•Retrieval Practice
What are the dangers of a global language?
“Linguistic power: Will those who speak a global language as a mother tongue automatically be in a position of power compared with those who have to learn it as an official or foreign language?” D. Crystal.
“Linguistic complacency: Will a global language eliminate the motivation for adults to learn other languages?” D. Crystal.
“Linguistic death: Will the emergence of a global language hasten the disappearance of minority languages and cause wide- spread language death?” D. Crystal.
What is the difference between editing and proofreading?
A proofreader will look for misspellings, incorrect/missed punctuation, inconsistencies (textual and numerical), etc.
Editing, on the other hand, corrects issues at the core of writing like sentence construction and language clarity. A thorough editing will help improve the readability, clarity, and tone of the text.
Why are tensions rising in this bipartisan [two party] system?
Because people only have 2 candidates to chose from and represent their ideas for the following 4 years. A lot is at stake in a situation like this, which in turn, creates high levels of stress and tension.
For example: Supporters of Biden and Donald Trump believe the differences between them are about more than just politics and policies.