Pierce Library: Credo Information Literacy Tutorials: Using Critical Thinking and Logic

Using Critical Thinking and Logic

This module explains the importance of critical thinking and supporting research conclusions with evidence.

Video: Why Thinking Matters Being aware of the critical thinking process will help students develop strong decision making skills. Use this video to encourage students to develop awareness of their own critical thinking habits.
Video: Inquiry Use this video to introduce students to the value of using an inquiry-based mindset. Students will learn how to use inquiry to ask questions and solve problems thoughtfully and effectively.
Tutorial: Logical Reasoning Using this tutorial, students will learn how to draw connections between logical reasoning and critical thinking in order to evaluate the objectivity of an argument and its supporting evidence.
Video: Evidence-Based Reasoning Use this video to introduce students to the importance of supporting research conclusions with evidence. Students will also learn how to assess their research question in order to locate the approptiate supporting evidence.
Tutorial: Analyzing Information This tutorial will introduce students the analysis process by encouraging open-mindedness, critical thinking, and curiosity.