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Nigel Harris' "Thinking the Unthinkable", 2004.
This is a chapter by chapter summary of Nigel Harris' "Thinking the Unthinkable".
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 88.95
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This paper evaluates the argument in parts of Nigel Harris' "Thinking the Unthinkable". The author points out that, in this instance, thinking the unthinkable involves eliminating all barriers to temporary migration of workers usually from less developed countries to developed countries. The paper states that this book deals with immigration, migration and immigration reform.
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"Humans have always migrated throughout human history. Closed borders immigration controls work visas relatively recent developments such as quota systems, green cards, immigration lotteries, border patrol agents and smuggling of human cargo."
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Critical Thinking vs. Creative Thinking, 2002.
This paper explains and compares these two modes of thinking.
630 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 36.95
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This paper differentiates between critical thinking and creative thinking, explaining the features and uses of each of these modes of thinking. The importance of both creativity and critical thinking is highlighted with the use of examples and famous quotes. It concludes by clarifying the place of creative thinking as an essential supplement to critical thinking, as opposed to a replacement for it.
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"Creative and critical thinking are often used simultaneously, but they have different meanings. Creative thinking can be described as creating ideas or thoughts. Creative is described as creating or power of creating resulting from originality of thought or imaginative. Critical thinking is evaluating the idea or thought. Both are different, but are important in the lives of people."
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Critical Thinking, 2007.
An analysis of the process and advantages of critical thinking over regular thinking.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the various definitions of critical thinking. The paper discusses the significance of encouraging and facilitating the process of critical thinking in students within a high school setting. It describes the process of critical thinking and discusses the advantages of critical thinking over regular thinking for all individuals.
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"Studies have proved that cognitive skills lead to critical thinking. Research has shown increased forms of critical thinking among the students who have greater requirement for cognition and enhanced active learning. In the case of students whose cognitive capacities have been advanced by means of course exercises and assessment methods are able to promote the idea of critical thinking. The cognitive development, involving interpretation skills, analysis, assessment, as well as inference would tend to include the student's reading of a message as well as forming judgment regarding its effects. This is a function which is considered to be most typical with regard to the assessment of deduction in that of critical thinking. Further with regard to tapping of the student's capability in relation to deduction, the assessment of cognitive skills analyzes their understanding and acceptance of the varied fallacies, inclusive of those including slippery slopes, over-generalization, as well as wrong links. The assessment could also understand and tap knowledge of students with regard to socio-political values, which is important for finding about the incredibility relating to an argument. (Cheung; Kwan; Yue, 2002)"
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Critical Thinking: Problem Resolution, 2007.
An analysis of a particular example of critical thinking using the critical thinking problem solving model by R. Hansten and M. Washburn.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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This paper examines critical thinking (otherwise referred to as reflective thinking). The author reflects on a situation she experienced while holding a position in a hospital's accounting department and looks at how it was necessary to apply critical thinking to the problems that existed in the department. The paper presents the writer's opinion of the worth of the critical thinking problem solving model by R. Hansten and M. Washburn.
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"Implementing the change would require some cross training from those who were skilled and knowledgeable of various insurance company nuances. Incorporating insurance company specific protocols into an online or hardcopy binder, with company listed alphabetically, would provide a reliable reference tool from which to adequately handle insurance company protocols. It is also suggested that a day be devoted to cross training presentations; for example, in the morning the manager could conduct a presentation on how to effectively deal with insurance companies and in the afternoon conduct a presentation on how to effectively deal with private patients, both with ample time for team discussion."
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Thinking and Decision Making, 2008.
This paper analyzes three types of thinking styles: logical, persuasive and systematic thinking.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper explains that critical thinking and critical decision-making are partners in managing beneficially any business or organization; therefore, managers need the proper skills to make good sound decisions. The author explores logical thinking by looking at the deductive thinking process, which includes categorical, hypothetical and disjunctive syllogisms. The paper points out that a successful persuader usually has knowledge of the subject, is objective, follows ethical guidelines and can appeal to the other person's needs and values The author relates that persuasive thinking is a form of creative thinking, which takes quite a bit of involvement, ingenuity and thought. The paper describes the process of systematic thinking as (1) recognizing and investigating the problem, (2) devising multiple alternatives, (3) characterizing and instituting a selection criterion and (4) making a concluding verdict.
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"A good example of systematic thinking occurs when an employee is in need of a raise or promotion. The employee would first establish a plan. The employee would analyze his or her individual position within the company as well as analyze the situation. What does the employee need to do now to achieve the raise or promotion? What will their next step be in order to bring them closer to his or her raise or promotion? This allows the employee to think coherently by developing a timeline and acting accordingly."
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Thinking and Decision Making, 2008.
This paper compares three different thinking processes to discover how each affects the critical thinking process.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper analyzes three different thinking styles: logical, persuasive and systematic thinking. The author uses workplace examples to show how the critical thinking-process moves into the decision making-process. The paper explains that one component of logical thinking is the deductive thinking process, which then is broken down into three types of syllogism-- categorical, hypothetical and disjunctive. The author relates that a successful persuader usually has knowledge of the subject, is objective, and honest, and can appeal to the other person's needs, wants, and values. The paper utilizes the example of an employee asking for a raise to demonstrate systematic thinking.
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"Persuasive thinking can be positive when following moral and ethical guidelines. In doing so one must be aware of his or her biases and control them. It's necessary to be objective and see things from different perspectives and to know the audience's values and needs.
Thinking systematically, or methodically, is probably the most popular and most organized style of thinking. Systematic Thinking involves the thinker to follow four simple steps, they are: (1) recognize and investigate the problem, (2) devise multiple alternatives, (3) characterize and institute a selection criteria, and (4) make a concluding verdict."
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Rain Man: An Illustrative Thinking, 2001.
A discussion on the three thinking processes: deductive reasoning, creative thinking or reasoning, and problem solving.
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This paper uses the movie "Rain Man" to illustrate the concepts of three thinking processes. The writer underscores the mechanics of deductive reasoning, creative thinking or reasoning and problem solving while citing examples from the movie as well as discussions on cognitive psychology.
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"The human thinking process is extremely complex. We have many ways of problem solving that we are not aware of but simply use. The movie Rain Man is an excellent illustration of what can happen if the processes are not complete or they are confused in our brains. Deductive reasoning, creative reasoning and problem solving are all intertwined and the movie about an autistic man provides a clear picture of the differences."
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Critical Thinking, 2004.
A brief explanation of the importance of critical thinking in decision making.
757 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper explains what critical thinking is and how vital it is, both within the workplace and in everyday life. The writer defines critical thinking as a rational way of thinking that attempts to understand and interpret information to find real meaning. The paper then shows how decision making is a large part of critical thinking and refers to the conclusion of the critical thinking.
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"It is interesting to note that while critical thinking must involve decision making, decision making does not have to involve critical thinking. For example, I can make any decision without thinking rationally about it. I can choose to leave my job and move to Rome without critically assessing whether this is an appropriate decision. I can choose to accept that Pepsi must be a great drink because Britney Spears drinks it and decide never to drink anything else. These are decisions but without being considered decisions, they are not critical thinking."
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Critical Thinking Skills in Learning, 2008.
An analysis of the importance of critical thinking skills in a student's learning.
8,176 words (approx. 32.7 pages), 84 sources, MLA, AU$ 278.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between the knowledge configuration and the buildup of cognitive skills, particularly critical thinking skills. It discusses the bridge that needs to be formed between what the students already know and how this prior knowledge can help them understand and use the latest and emerging topics in the field. It also looks at the use of interactive mechanisms that can relate the theoretical comprehension and the practical use in interaction of these theories.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Using Solo-User Programs In Collaborative Environments
Using Collaboration Process For Learning
Using Networking Tools For Collaborative Learning
Using LAN Systems For Collaborative Learning
Using Electronic Mails For Collaborative Learning
Using Internet For Collaborative Learning
Combining Multi-Program Systems For Collaborative Learning
Synthesis Of Research On CSCL
Using CSILE For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using Belvedere For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using CoVis For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Using Telecomunicando For Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills
Conclusions
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"Computer Supported Collaborative Learning is very much related to the advancements and modifications in the approach towards education and teaching. We have discussed how some researchers highly favor the CSCL mechanism and have carried out studies that have made it come across as the most efficient ridge between education and technology. The two most important factors supporting CSCL are that it was the first to initiate the use of computer technology to improve the value of education and broaden the spectrum of the social interaction of students as well as teachers. All computer based programs that that were designed for individual improvement also proved to be useful in group dynamics. Also, when the computer-based programs offer the students and the teachers the opportunity to work in group dynamics through networks or public databases or internet conferencing, the growth and enhancement of the social interaction and understanding does become more apparent. Networking also helps the students and the teachers to indulge in joint ventures and constantly design and construct more and more educational as well as scientific theories, inquiries, tactics, etc (Jarvela et al, 1999)."
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Critical Thinking, 2002.
This paper discusses the utilisation of critical thinking in everyday life.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper explores the role of critical thinking in everyday life. Issues discussed include factors used in the decision-making process, barriers to critical thinking, and how critical thinking can be improved. The use of language, memory, and creativity in the critical-thinking process is also addressed. The paper concludes with a brief summary of its main points.
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"Like it or not, there is not a single aspect of our lives that is not governed by the thinking process. As employees, students, family members, and participants in various social groups, every day we have to think about things in order to make decisions about them. Those decisions may not always be deep and significant, but they are decisions that need to be thought about and made nonetheless."
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Critical Thinking, 2002.
This paper looks at the importance of critical thinking.
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This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to the importance of critical thinking. The author discusses the importance of critical thinking, the essential elements of critical thinking, and reviews tactics individuals use to guide their thinking process. Finally, this paper concludes with recommendations for improving how individuals utilize critical thinking.
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"Individuals and researchers should never underestimate the importance of critical thinking. Critical thinking affects each and every individual?s life, as well as society in general, both in the short-term and long run. Examples of decisions involving critical thinking include economic choices, educational decisions, occupational choices, political decisions, religious choices, social choices, etc. What makes critical thinking so invaluable is that decisions made with little or no critical thinking frequently backfire, creating greater difficulties. In order to avoid potential difficulties and unexpected surprises, individuals and organizations must continually engage in critical thinking, adapting their ways as time and other factors dictate."
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Systems Thinking, 2006.
A discussion on systems thinking within the corporate world.
1,595 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper begins with a definition of systems thinking. It continues to discusses its implementation into a company. It concludes with an exploration of the system's advantages and disadvantages to a business. The paper also offers an annotated bibliography.
Table of Contents:
What is Systems Thinking?
How Systems Thinking Might be Implemented
Metrics and Strategies
Strengths and Weaknesses of Systems Thinking
Conclusion
Annotated Bibliography
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"These efforts to analyze procedures must be supported by other analyses. Statistical analysis can play an important role in data evaluation, if done well and kept in perspective. Statistical analysis has to be done by someone skilled in the use of statistics, and the research design must be carefully planned (Beckford, 2002). The computer saying "GIGO" - Garbage In, Garbage Out - applies to statistics as well. In addition, because statistics are so narrowly focused, their trend is somewhat contrary to Systems Thinking. Because of their narrow focus, decisions should not be made based on statistical results alone (Beckford, 2002)."
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Critical Thinking Styles, 2002.
Discusses problems of thinking and problem solving.
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Discusses problems of thinking and problem solving. Basic methods of thinking (logical, analytical, scientific, ratiocinative, emotive, intuitive). Major forms of thinking processes. The logical thinker. The critical thinker. The counterfactual thinker. Barriers to achieving high levels of critical thinking skills. How people acquire, structure and process information.
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"Critical Thinking Styles and Forms of Influence
Introduction
"An excellent thinker is a person who can approach an analysis with an open mind; one who can digest the information presented, separate the relevant from the irrelevant, and come to logical conclusions regardless of any prior knowledge about a situation or any perceptions, pet ideas, or biases" (Altier, 1999). This quote from William Altier,in his book, The Thinking Manager's Toolbox, defines the challenge of providing a concise guide to the problems of thinking and problem solving.
There are, says Altier, as many ways of thinking and analyzing problems as there are people. Some of the basic methods of thinking are logical, analytical, scientific, ratiocinative, emotive, intuitive, and so on. However, there are certain ..."
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Critical Thinking and Conflict Resolution, 2002.
Explains how the theories of critical thinking could be taught to and used by adults in conflict resolution situations.
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This paper explains how conflict is part of everyday life, yet many adults fail to achieve successful conflict revolution. It examines the theory of critical thinking, which is one approach that shows promise, and what is needed is adult education to teach peace as the key to personal and social change. It discusses how critical thinking emerges form the theories of Mezirow and Brookfield and enables the individual to think differently about conflict. Critical thinking leads to conflict resolution, and the theoretical assumptions and alternatives are noted by the author as he shows different strategies for conflict resolution leading to suggestions for practical techniques to teach critical thinking and relate it to conflict resolution.
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"The individual and his or her work situation are affected by how they handle such issues as conflict resolution, stress management, interpersonal communication, and non-verbal communication. These dimensions of everyday life have to be addressed by everyone, and how well they manage to do this determines their own sense of well-being and self-esteem on the one hand, and how they are viewed by observers on the other. There is a considerable body of literature indicating how important these dimensions are to the person and to the person's social standing as well as offering advice and guidance on how best to achieve control of these dimensions. O. Randall Braman indicates the importance of the issue and calls on educators to fulfill their function of preparing the young for their adult roles in life by "teaching peace to adults" through the application of critical thinking to conflict situations."
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Critical Thinking Styles and Forces of Influence, 2004.
This paper discusses that critical thinking styles and forces of influence play major roles in the decision making process.
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This paper states that there are no guarantees that a particular decision will be the ?right? choice; however, through critical thinking skills, the chances are better that the decision will be more ?right? than ?wrong.? The author points out that, similar to scientific and logical thinking styles, the systematic thinking style looks first at the ?real? problem; managers must use their critical thinking skills to discount irrelevant information and find the actual problem before proceeding through the systematic problem solving steps. The paper relates that, by ?trying on? the various ?hats?, managers can get different perspectives on a particular problem.
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"Intuition is another critical thinking style. Many of the decisions made using intuition are trial and error. Intuition usually contributes to decisions where risk and uncertainty are prevalent. Some people, like Edward de Bono, author of several books on the creative process, ?see intuition as a set of mental tools separate from logic and judgment that an individual can develop through practice and training?. Intuition is often referred to as a ?gut instinct? or ?sixth sense.? Intuition skills can be learned. It does involve staying close to the problem, listening to what is being said or not said, going with a hunch and following it through to the end. Intuition skills are becoming important abilities in today?s decision-making world."
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Critical Thinking and Divorce, 2005.
A look at how the critical thinking process can be applied to the process of divorce.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper uses definitions of various scholars and thinkers to define the critical thinking process and then uses these definitions to narrow down the critical thinking process into a few basic steps. Next, the paper explains the importance of critical thinking to the parties involved in a divorce and demonstrates how the basic steps of the critical thinking process can be used when considering divorce.
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"In recent times, however the definition of critical thinking has changed somewhat to include character traits and cognitive development. Harvey Siegel?s work plays an important role in the development of more advanced definition of critical thinking. He defined critical thinking as that thinking which is ?appropriately moved by reasons? (p. 32) However because of the use of vague ideas, Siegel?s definitions is rather too broad in scope and is unlikely to be adopted for serious consideration. But his criticism helped us see the problems that existed with previous definitions."
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