Critical Thinking and Ethics
Critical Thinking and EthicsBrian WinkleGEN/2015/20/2016Philip BaconCritical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to do or what to believe. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. There are six steps to keep in mind when trying to achieve criticalthinking. The six step to keep in mind for critical thinking are: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating. Remembering the information that you reading is very important. This will allow you to retain the knowledge so that you can utilize the information later in the process of critical thinking. Understanding the information that you are reading is key. This will allow you to apply the information that you have acquired and accurately speak about the information. Analyzing the information allows you to decipher any errors, inaccurate information, or any information that seems to be redundant in nature. By analyzing the information carefully you will have and accurate and informational paper. The evaluating step is crucial. This is where you can decide
what information to include into your paper. You can decide if your informationis accurate, precise, and properly notated in the references section. After you have done all these steps. You can finally start creating your paper. This should be theeasiest step if you have done all the prior step to the best of your ability. When I use the steps that have been mentioned above for the critical thinking process, it helps me be a well-rounded individual. It allows me to explore different avenues that I might not have if not applying the critical thinking techniques. It allows you to be a better problem solver because it allows you to criticize your It allows you to be a better problem solver because it allows you to criticize your work and thinking process and shows your where you might need to make changes. Because I am so clear about my reasons for acting, I tend to believe thatthe motive justifies the method. I unintentionally cause people upset and painbecause I am so focused on my good motive. I tend to believe that ethics is a set of universal rules that everyone must follow, just as I do. I feel that if I have to follow