Critical Thinking (Steps)
Logos, Ethos, Pathos
Debate
100

This is the first step of critical thinking. 

What is "formulate a question"?

100

This appeal uses facts.

What is logos?

100

This is a formal discussion on a particular topic, with opposing sides.

What is a debate?

200

This is step two of critical thinking.

What is "gather information"?

200

This person coined the terms "logos", "ethos", and "pathos".

Who is Aristotle?

200

An informal debate lacks this.

What is research/evidence?

300

This is step three of critical thinking.

What is "apply information"?

300

This appeal uses trustworthy speakers.

What is ethos?

300

This is referred to as a "comeback" in a debate.

What is a rebuttal?

400

This is step four of critical thinking.

What is "consider implications"?
400
This appeal uses feelings/emotions.

What is pathos?

400
Lawyers debate regularly in this setting. 

What is a courtroom?

500
This is step five of critical thinking.

What is "explore other points of view"?

500

This appeal may include the use of personal stories.

What is pathos?

500

Stephen A. Douglas debated this person and there is a debate-style named after them. 

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

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