Critical Thinking and Ethics
University of Phoenix
Definition of Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the process that involves the conceptualization, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information gathered by observation, communication, reflection or experience (Ellis, 2015). Edward Glaser defines critical thinking as attitude, knowledge, and skill, and believes all three factors make up critical thinking as a whole (Glaser, 1941).
Steps in Critical Thinking
There are six steps in the critical thinking process. These interconnected skills help to analyze, integrate, and evaluate what is read and heard.…