What This Document Is
This is a student reflection paper completed for Grand Canyon University’s PHI 105: 21st Century Skills – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. It explores the student’s understanding of critical thinking, its rationality, necessary skills, and overall importance. The paper was submitted on October 10, 2021, by Suzanne Ray to instructor Elizabeth Larson.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is relevant to students enrolled in introductory critical thinking courses. It serves as an example of how students are expected to synthesize course material and articulate their personal understanding of key concepts. Instructors may use it as a sample student response.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a single student’s perspective and may not encompass all viewpoints on critical thinking. It is a formative assessment piece, not a comprehensive guide.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes the student’s reflections on: the rationality of critical thinking, how to approach critical thinking, specific skills utilized by critical thinkers (identifying biases, challenging assumptions, and inference), and a concluding statement on the importance of critical thinking. This preview *does not* include the full text of the reflection, the references cited, or a detailed analysis of the student’s arguments.
