Critical Thinker
Issued by
University of Maryland Global Campus
Earners of the Critical Thinker badge have the ability to analyze and evaluate thinking and commit to constant improvement.
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Earning Criteria
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Raising vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely.
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Gathering and assessing relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively.
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Coming to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards.
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Thinking open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought.
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Recognizing and assessing, as need be, one’s own assumptions, implications, and practical consequences.
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Communicating effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems.