Thinking Maps

critical thinking skills through active engagement with challenging new theatre works” (Manhattan). Through MTC, students in the Manhattan area have an opportunity to develop strong critical thinking skills by participating in theatre and performance. Moreover, strong critical thinking skills often help students throughout their education by enabling them to analyze and synthesize information as well as content they are taught. Performance art not only develops strong critical thinking skills,…

Mini Article ___”Student’s List of More Exceptions to Using a Citation” Every written portion of information in this essay that was from another source has a citation with it. Nevertheless, the exception to citation rules are always better to know than not knowing. As far as I can determine, these additional exceptions to citation are derivable from articles on citation requirements that I reviewed and that do not explicitly say or imply the opposite. The lack of an explicit statement, when…

Maj McGuire’s claim is not much of an argument that answers his research question. His claim is more of a restatement of the question; the EO experience and how it can better benefit the Air Force. Possibly, the claim could be stronger, if stated, the Air Force needs to take full advantage of the skills and experience gained by becoming an EO. However, his reason does support the need for better EO utilization with current reductions and need for presence overseas. McGuire does create a…

The data that I gather from the semi-structured interviews and focus group will be surrounded by grounded theory. Grounded theory is the framework most frequently used for analyzing qualitative data (Bryman, 567). Since I am limited in experience this approach will be most beneficial to me because theoretical sampling will allow me to think of my theory throughout the research process, in doing this I can pick and chose how to move my research toward properly developing a theory over time…

Feeling negligent in creative endeavors, I have often wondered about creativity, where does it come from, and how is it developed? These questions are what author and speaker Amy Tan muses over in her discourse entitled “Where does Creativity Hide?” I find her perspective both intriguing and provocative, appreciating much of what she has to say, while disagreeing on occasion as well. Amy Tan (2008) begins by considering three facets that develop creativity in individuals. The first aspect is…

Jay Heinrich introduces us into the world of arguing and shows us how to execute the art of arguing. Jay Heinrich is a content and editorial consultant that specialises in persuasive engagement. He uses his knowledge of persuasive arguing to inform us on how to be successful in life. Heinrich uses what we know against us. He teaches us how to use our kindness to help win an argument and how to use others people’s kindness against them. Heinrichs shows us how to be sneaky with our approach…

Skills and abilities diverge into two categories: personal and social capabilities, and creative and critical thinking capabilities. Whilst personal and social capabilities evolve around relationships and personal understanding, creative and critical thinking apply knowledge and creativity to thinking and learning. My personal and social skills and abilities include working independently, time management, and self acknowledgement. I work efficiently independently, but also thrive in…

ensure effective practice. It is essential that those in the health and social care sector possess effective critical thinking skills to pass on this professional judgment. Skills you need (2017) state that critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas and the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking, which is paramount in EBP to ensure the highest quality of…

In their article, “Conventional Wisdom Tells… What’s in a Name? That Which We Call a Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet,” Cerulo and Ruane claim that names and labels can effectively reshape an individual’s past, present circumstance, or future path. This essay was written for a sociological textbook, which would be primarily viewed by college students taking a sociology course. The essay is therefore stylistically different. It maintains the flow and structure of an essay, but differs…

This article was very interesting. I thought it was interesting to learn about the rise of network television and how it became so popular. People rarely ask about what production companies have to consider before actually making that move to create a show to then broadcast it on network television. Therefore this article put me into the perspective of those production companies in the past as well as the precautions some may have to take in the future. I have never been an avid fan of I Love…