Critical Thinking/Listening

Critical Thinking/Listening

Basics to keep in Mind

• What is the person/media trying to tell me? Argument.

• WHY is he/she/it telling me this? What reasons do they have for wanting me to believe them? Rationale.

• Do they provide any evidence for their point? If so, is it convincing evidence?

• Considering the whole picture, do I believe the message? Evaluate credibility.