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A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking

Use simple questions to evaluate claims and evidence before accepting or sharing information.

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Separate a claim from the evidence offered for it. A confident tone or large number of shares does not prove it true.

Understand the basics

A quick check includes identifying the source, inspecting evidence and seeking independent confirmation.

Illustrative breakdown

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Illustrative values only; not measured survey data or universal recommendations.

Practical steps

Pause before sharing surprising claims. Check dates and context and compare credible sources.

Keep it practical: Choose one manageable action, test it in your circumstances and review the result.

What to keep in mind

Critical thinking means matching confidence to evidence.

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