Critical Thinking

Issued by Griffith University

Earners have demonstrated the ability to use a range of tools or methods to critically examine and assess existing information, thinking, assumptions and issues. Earners demonstrate the ability to use this information gathered to present well-reasoned insights or to make judgements.

Skills

Analytical
Analytical Problem Solving
Creative
Open Minded

Earning Criteria

Earner must be able to undertake basic research to critically analyse existing thinking and methods
Earner must be able to seek and gather information or feedback from all sources to inform decision making processes
Earner must be able to establish the methodology or theoretical framework to complete a routin inquiry or investigation
Earner must be able to present sound data and reasons to support insights
Earner demonstrates the ability to use inductive or deductive reasoning to test existing thinking and assumptions
Earner must complete a 500 word reflection demonstrating the above critical thinking skills