Critically thinking about something means “the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing and reconstructing” information. As Keith points out in our discussion today, it means “putting on your listening ears” rather than hearing words and trying to figure out your response.
There are several steps to learning “how” to think critically:
Identifying the problem
Doing research about the issue
Determining the relevance
Asking questions
Identifying the best solution
Stepping back and examining your decision
Keith Long teaches “Critical Thinking Skills” on LinkedIn and he is releasing his new book Zanny the Nanny soon which is the story surrounding the trial of Casey Anthony. Keith is also a Harvard Nieman Foundation Scholar and Florida Bar Certified Instructor for attorneys.
Keith can be reached via his website JournalistOnCall.com
View the trailer for Zanny the Nanny here.
