What This Document Is
This document is a student-authored reflection paper for Topic One of Grand Canyon University’s PHI-105: 21st Century Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving course. It was completed by Susan Student in June 2021 for Professor Trish Giral. The reflection explores the student’s understanding of critical thinking concepts.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment serves as a formative assessment for students in the course. It demonstrates an individual student’s initial grasp of core critical thinking principles. It’s valuable for students seeking examples of how to approach similar reflection assignments and understand expectations for this course.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This is a single student’s interpretation and may not represent a comprehensive or perfect understanding of the topic. It should not be used as a substitute for engaging with course materials or developing your own critical thinking skills.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes the student’s personal reflection on the nature of critical thinking, its steps (identification, research), and methods for improvement. It also contains a reference list including academic sources used to inform the reflection, such as *21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving* and articles from the *Journal of EST* and *History of Psychology*. This preview does *not* include the full text of the reflection, nor does it offer an evaluation of its quality.
