Critical thinking involves not only finding information, but also knowing how to think about and use it. Whether considering a concept, idea, problem or project, critical thinkers are able to disregard the unimportant details and focus on its essential elements. They use the essential elements as a springboard for thought. Critical thinkers can think about something in multiple ways, and therefore develop a more thorough, holistic understanding of it.
Instead of being overwhelmed by a concept or project, I have learned to pick it apart and connect it to things I do understand. Once I can see the parts of the whole, I can then analyze and interpret the parts and, in turn, understand the whole. Below you will find an analysis of the play Hair, in which I consider and evaluate the different aspects of the production. You will also find a link to a paper arguing against the road out of Juneau, in which I had to develop a detailed understanding of the situation and generate convincing and informed arguments.
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