Critical Thinking
is processing and organizing facts, data and other information to define a problem and develop effective solutions.
How well do I formulate an argument to support a conclusion?
Am I able to easily evaluate conflicting information?
Have I helped resolve problem recently?
Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment.
Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem.
Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps.
Employers rate CRITICAL THINKING as the 2nd most important career readiness competency for recent graduates but rate graduates' proficiency
in CRITICAL THINKING as 4th out of the 8 competencies.
All quoted statistics and definitions were taken from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Job Outlook 2023
