How to Use this Book
Generally, critical thinking involves both problem solving and reasoning. In fact, these terms are often used interchangeably. But specifically, what are critical thinking skills They include the ability to be curious, asking relevant questions and finding the resources you need challenge and examine beliefs, assumptions, and opinions against facts recognize and define problems assess the validity of statements and arguments make wise decisions and find valid solutions understand logic and...
Fact Versus Opinion
Facts are objective statements whose truth can be verified. If a fact is true, then it is always true. For example, Hawaii became a state in 1959. It is simple to do some research to verify that Hawaii did, indeed, join the United States in that year. Newspaper articles are another example of facts. They are intended to be objective reports of occurrences. The opinion of the reporter should not interfere with, or be a part of, the article. An opinion is a subjective statement based on personal...