Chapter1 Flashcards
Define academic writing?
Is the writing done for academic purposes
2.Give five examples of academic Writing?
■essay,reports,research paper,research articles,chapters
3.Name three examples of non–academic Writing?
■Letters,Resume,C.V.
4.what academic Writing allows you?
■Academic Writing allows you to contribute to the academic debate.
5.To write well what you must do?
■○you must organise your thoughts
○explain your arguments.
○present your supporting evidence.
Thinking skills
Thinking skills are mental activities you use to process information,make connection,make decisions and create
New ideas.we use our thinking skills when we want to;
Ask question
Solve problems
Make plan
Make decisions and organizing information
Explain Core thinking skills
There are several core thinking skills including;
• remembering: storing and retrieving information
•Organizing:organizing information so that in can be used effectively
•Analysing:Breaking down information by examining parts and relationships so that they organizational structure maybe understod
•generating:Producing new information , ideas and ways of viewing things
The difference between thinking and critical thinking
Thinking; is the ability to produce thought, A thinker accepts facts without analysis
Critical thinking; is thinking about the thinking
Critical thinking: is the ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information, arguments, or situations,
A critical thinker analyzes facts and information before accepting
Who is a critical thinker ?
A critical thinker is someone who analyzes information and facts before accepted
Why do we need critical thinking skills?
Critical thinki
Enhances decision-making and problem-solving.
What is creative thinking ?
Creative thinking is the ability to generate unique ideas and solutions .
The difference between critical thinking and creative thinking?
Creative thinking tries to create something new, critical thinking assess the validity of something that already exists
Creative thinking is generative; critical thinking is analytical
The difference between critical and analytical thinking?
Critical thinking involves evaluating information, while analytical thinking involves breaking down complex ideas into smaller parts
Characteristics of critical thinking?
Asking questions
Defining a problem
Examining evidence
Avoiding emotional reasoning
what does critical thinking teach you?
The ability to focus
Ability to make decisions
To think outside the box
identify and analyze problems
