PART 1 Critical Thinking CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Critical Thinking 1 Definition 2 Intellectual standards 2.1 Clarity 2.2 Accuracy 2.3 Relevance 2.4 Depth 2.5 Breadth 2.6 Fairness 3 Elements of thought 3.1 Purpose, goal, or objective 3.2 Questions 3.3 Information 3.4 Inferences 3.5 Assumptions 3.6 Points of view 3.7 Concepts and theories 3.8 Implications and consequences CHAPTER 2 Basics of Arguments 1 Definition of arguments 2 Structure of arguments 2.1 Identifying premises and the conclusion 2.2 Identifying hidden premises 2.3 Putting arguments in standard form 2.4 Analyzing complex arguments 3 From evidence to claim 3.1 Defining evidence 3.2 Evaluating evidence 3.3 Linking evidence to claim 3.4 Qualifying the claim 4 Counterarguments and rebuttals 4.1 Why include counterarguments 4.2 How to address counterarguments CHAPTER 3 Written Arguments 1 Focusing the topic 2 Formulating the thesis 3 Planning the argument 3.1 Aligning the structure with the argument type 3.2 Finding the right order for major points 4 Developing body paragraphs 5 Introducing and concluding the argument 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Conclusion 6 Creating logical flow 6.1 Using transitional words or phrases 6.2 Using pointing words 6.3 Repeating CHAPTER 4 Deductive and Inductive Arguments 1 Deductive reasoning
1.1 Defining and evaluating deductive arguments 1.2 Common forms of deductive arguments 2 Inductive reasoning 2.1 Defining and evaluating inductive arguments 2.2 Common types of inductive arguments 3 Key distinctions between deductive and inductive arguments 4 Fallacious arguments 4.1 Appeal to emotion …… PART 2 Critical Reading and Academic Writing PART 3 Academic Conferences
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