Criteria C
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
This criterion assesses the extent to which critical thinking skills have been used to analyse and evaluate the research undertaken.
The appropriateness of sources/methods in terms of how they have been used in the development of the argument presented.
The analysis of the research is effective and focused on the research question.
The discussion of the research develops a clear and coherent reasoned argument in relation to the research question.
There is a critical evaluation of the arguments presented in the essay.
Unlikely or unexpected outcomes can also demonstrate critical thinking.
Unpacking criteria C - Critical thinking (“EE at ISB - on Critical Thinking”)
How to identify critical analysis in writing (EE at ISB - on Critical Thinking.
How to read critically.(EE at ISB - on Critical Thinking)
How to keep Critical Thinking on your mind (EE at ISB - on Critical Thinking)
Self Check Evaluating your writing EE at ISB - on Critical Thinking)
(“Critical Writing”)