Critical Thinking

A Talbot thinks critically by...

• verifying the validity of information, finding truth in differing claims, discerning fact from fiction, and asking questions.

• applying disciplined thinking that is clear, logical open-minded, and informed by evidence.

• evaluating and creating solutions that are mindful of the impact on other parts of a system.

• improving the quality of one's own thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and reconstructing ideas and information.

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