Discussion: Critical Thinking: Evaluating Information
As you have noted throughout your master’s program, psychological knowledge stems mainly from research. Knowledge of the world, in addition to coming from direct experience and observation, comes from many sources, including journals, textbooks, experts, and various media resources (television, newspapers, and the internet). An important question regarding these resources is: Are they all credible? How do you distinguish fact from fiction in evaluating research information, regardless of its source? This Discussion addresses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating information obtained through various sources, including psychological research. Critical thinking is an invaluable skill in life.
Give an explanation of the importance of critical thinking and the implications of not questioning information. Based on this week’s Learning Resources, describe how you will use critical thinking to complete the written assignments and develop the final paper.
Resources
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/academic-skills-center/success-strategies/critical-reading
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773866
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/c.php?g=465763&p=3595931
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/databasesearchskills
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations
https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/references/examples
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
· Chapter 8, “Works Credited in the Text” (pp. 253–278)
· Chapter 9, “Reference List” (pp. 279–309)
· Chapter 10, “Reference Examples” (pp. 311–352)