Methods or Steps in Critical Thinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We need to identify some of the methods to critical thinking, and understand how to apply them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are commonly five steps in critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Identify a Question
2. Gather Data, Research Multiple Sources
3. Analyze the Data
4. Make a Decision\/ Conclusion
5. Publish or Present <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these steps seem obvious and simple, many of us skip steps 2 and 3. Additionally, many of us allow others give us step 1, without thinking about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step One – Identify a Question <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without realizing it, step one is crucial. How we frame or construct our question will determine our research. In the scientific method, one must make an observation first, then ask the question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How we observe, identifing the observation will help us ask the critical questions. If we allow someone else to frame that question, control is already in place to steer the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n