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Critical Thinking

‘Critical thinking’ is a term that you will probably encounter a lot while you are a student at NUI Galway. Many lecturers stress the importance of developing critical thinking skills, and such skills are also highly valued in the workplace. But what exactly is critical thinking, and how are you supposed to learn how to do it well? 
What is Critical Thinking?

What is Critical Thinking?

Higher order thinking skills

What is Critical Thinking?
Develop Your Critical Skills

Develop Your Critical Skills

How to become a more critical thinker

Develop Your Critical Skills
Evaluate Arguments And Evidence

Evaluate Arguments And Evidence

When is an argument not an argument? Weighing up the evidence.

Evaluate Arguments And Evidence
Reflective Practice And Writing

Reflective Practice And Writing

Learn through reflection

Reflective Practice And Writing

Supported by the NUI Galway Student Project Fund

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  • Arguments, non-arguments, and evidence

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