Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can practice for success in college and in the workplace. Are you a good critical thinker? As you begin to read this chapter, list specific examples of your strengths in critical thinking.

What are your most important objectives in learning the material in this chapter? Do you know the difference between critical thinking and “being critical”? List three goals that relate to developing and practicing critical-thinking skills (e.g., This week I will watch one TV news show, such as Meet the Press, The O’Reilly Factor, or The Daily Show, and make a list of “facts” I question and why).