Critical thinking is an active cognitive process based on reason. The word ‘critical’ does not refer to negativity as there’s more to critical thinking than finding fault: it can help us find answers and come to conclusions through disciplined thinking – thinking that’s rational, evidence-based, coherent, reflective and open-minded.
Why engage in critical thinking?
Essentially, critical thinking helps you make decisions about what’s probably true and what’s not. If you’re writing non-fiction, it’s obvious that you need to get your facts right. This means that you need to assess which facts, argumentsmay be, it’s far from being an accurate account of Scottish history.
