Critical Thinking – 2nd Assignment (Reference for the teacher 92)
Exercise
This is an exercise that challenges your mental and verbal awareness. Its task seems simple: to describe a photograph by making a list of at least ten factual statements about it. Arrange your list in a logical order. You are writing for someone that is not able to see the photograph – someone blind – Be specific and detailed, even about the picture’s most obvious aspects. Be careful not to jump into conclusions, stay with your evidence. Take your time observing the photo before jumping into your factual description .
a) Using a list of FACTUAL STATEMENTS to describe the photograph
b) Describe in a page what is Critical Reading, what are its key elements according to Marlys Mayfield textbook?
c) Write a one-page essay describing your experience while doing the first exercise (photo description), using critical thinking elements (factual statements, specific difficulties confronted, specific strengths and weaknesses of your observation, etc.) I expect a factual description of the photograph linked logically through a well constructed arguments. Remember to use well structured argumentation. The essay needs to be clear for any reader to understand what were you doing, how were you doing it, when were you doing it, and how you felt during the whole process, in a logical congruent argumentative sequence. Try to make a description of your lived experience (reality as you experienced it) as detailed as possible, the goal is clarity!
* Hints: Try to build your argumentation within three to five premises and a conclusion before putting your whole description down. It will help you to structure your writing. Choose your key words wisely, use specific meanings, avoid euphemisms, avoid vague words and subjective meanings (Chapters 2 and 3 from the textbook will help you).
