Critical Thinking Reflection
Assessment Description
Find three credible sources that discuss critical thinking. One source should be from the assigned and/or optional readings, (Topic 1 study materials), and the other two should be found through your own research from within the library. Read the three sources and consider how they define critical thinking.
In 300-500 words, define critical thinking and expand on what skills are needed to work through the critical thinking process and/or how critical thinking is enhanced. Keep the following guidelines in mind:
- The sources you found in your research may influence your definition, but your own ideas should be evident. In other words, your process should be: a) Read some definitions and descriptions of critical thinking; b) Comprehend or digest the information; and c) create a synthesized definition of critical thinking.
- Paraphrasing is preferred. Include an in-text citation whenever paraphrasing or using a direct quote. Keep direct quotes between 0-3 per essay.
- A reference page that documents the three sources you found (and any other resources you used) is required. Remember, all sources must be cited both in-text and on your reference page.
(Note: Do not simply reword the definitions you read. Consider how you will explain what critical thinking is.)
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Critical Thinking Reflection – Rubric
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Define Critical Thinking
30 points
Criteria Description
Define Critical Thinking
5. Target
30 points
Provides a definition of critical thinking in 300-500 words. Definition is clear and succinct and includes a strong, personal interpretation of critical thinking.
4. Acceptable
25.5 points
Provides a definition of critical thinking in 300-500 words. Definition of critical thinking is clear and includes personal interpretation of critical thinking.
3. Approaching
22.5 points
Provides a definition of critical thinking in 300-500 words. Student’s own ideas are evident but are not clear.
2. Insufficient
19.5 points
Provides vague definition of critical thinking in less than 300 words. Student’s own ideas may or may not be evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Does not provide definition of critical thinking. Student’s own ideas are not evident.
Sources
18 points
Criteria Description
Sources
5. Target
18 points
Uses three sources; two sources found through research (Library). Each source is supported with an in-text citation. Provides support for original definition of critical thinking in the form of paraphrases and quotes from the three selected sources. Directs quotes are minimal, provides key evidence as paraphrases of research.
4. Acceptable
15.3 points
Uses three sources; two sources found through research (library). Uses examples from resources that are connected to the definition, but not all are relevant.
3. Approaching
13.5 points
Uses three sources; only one source found through research (library). Provides examples that do not contribute to the definition. Uses quotes more than paraphrases.
2. Insufficient
11.7 points
Uses less than three sources. No sources found through research. Provides examples that do not contribute to the definition.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Does not provide any outside sources.
Mechanics of Writing
6 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
4.5 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format
3 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, for college, subject, and level.
5. Target
3 points
No errors in formatting are present.
4. Acceptable
2.55 points
Appropriate format is used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
2.25 points
Appropriate format and is used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
1.95 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used.
Documentation
3 points
Criteria Description
Documents sources in APA using in-text citations, and references.
5. Target
3 points
In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
4. Acceptable
2.55 points
Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.
3. Approaching
2.25 points
Reference page is included, and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.
2. Insufficient
1.95 points
Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No reference page is included. No citations are used.
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