Unit 9 Discussion CRITICAL THINKING REFLECTION

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CRITICAL THINKING REFLECTION

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For this discussion, review the elements of thought from the Foundation for Critical Thinking. In what ways has your work in this course helped you to expand your critical thinking? In your discussion post:

  • Describe how you have advanced in your critical thinking and identify specific elements in those areas.
  • Provide examples by describing how you have used those elements in the course or how you have applied the elements in other areas of your life.

Response Guidelines

  • After posting your main post, be sure to respond to at least two learners' posts during the week. Please note that to earn full credit for your discussion, you must participate on two separate days and post a minimum of one reply on each of those two days. Comment on themes raised in the posts of other learners, and pose questions to move the discussion forward.
  • How have your experiences been similar or different from your peers? Do you have any recommendations for tools or resources that they might find useful?

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PSYC DPSG PSYC Discussion Participation Scoring Guide Due Date: Weekly. Grading Rubric Criteria Nonperformance Basic Proficient Distinguished Applies relevant concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view and posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. Does not include a point of view or point of view is not developed. Does not use relevant course concepts theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. Applies some relevant course concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. Posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. Applies and analyzes most concepts, theories, or materials to argue or support a point of view. Posts initial response to discussion by midweek to extend the dialogue. (22–26%) (27–30%) (0–15%) (16–21%) (30%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view, including a discussion of implications and/or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information according to APA format. Does not apply relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. (0–15%) Applies information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view, but it lacks relevance and does not address implications of reasoning. (16–21%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. Does not address implications or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information. (22–26%) Applies relevant information (facts, data, evidence, or real world examples) to support point of view. Includes a discussion of implications and/or consequences of reasoning. Cites and references relevant information according to APA format. (27–30%) (30%) Capella Proprietary and Confidential Last updated: 2/9/2011 1 PSYC DPSG Criteria Nonperformance Basic Proficient Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant concepts over at least two days to extend the dialogue. Does not collaborate with fellow learners, or collaboration is not relevant to discussion (for example, merely states “good job” in post). Collaborates with at least one fellow learner, relating discussion to the relevant course concepts. Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts, but does not participate in the discussion over at least two days to extend the dialogue. (30%) (16–21%) (0–15%) Distinguished Collaborates with at least two fellow learners, relating the discussion to relevant course concepts over at least two days to extend the dialogue. (27-30%) (22–26%) Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics. (10%) Does not apply proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing six or more such errors. (0–5%) Inconsistently applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing less than five such errors. Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing less than three such errors. (8%) Applies proper spelling, grammar usage, and mechanics, performing no more than one such error. (9–10%) (6–7%) Participation Guidelines Actively participate in discussions. To do this you should create a substantive post for each of the discussion topics. Each post should demonstrate your achievement of the participation criteria. In addition, you should also respond to the posts of at least two of your fellow learners for each discussion question—unless the discussion instructions state otherwise. These responses to other learners should also be substantive posts that contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Also, respond to any follow-up questions the instructor directs to you in the discussion area. To allow other learners time to respond, you are encouraged to post your initial responses in the discussion area by midweek. Comments to other learners' posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Central time zone). Capella Proprietary and Confidential Last updated: 2/9/2011 2
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Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking

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Critical thinking is a process that is intellectually disciplined to actively and skillfully
conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply the information gathered by observations,
experience reasoning, and communication, as a guide to belief and action. Through the use of
critical thinking, I have advanced in how I creatively think about things that I do. The
advancement has been facilitated by a number of factors that I have learned in the course of
critical thinking (Slife, et al., 2005). Being aware o...


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