You are engaging in process of critical thinking when –in response to issue questions — you weigh evidence, analyze points of view and perspectives, and evaluate the consequences of a decision. Critical thinking requires you to make reasoned judgement about issues by considering evidence and using clear CRITERIA to guide your decisions. An effective critical
The January 7 celebrations in context Written by Sophan Seng Wednesday, 07 January 2009 Dear Editor, It is a great privilege for me to write something about how the day of January 7 simply reflects the thought of a Cambodian. Of course, January 7 is still an ongoing controversial day. Some people see it as
PACIFIC DAILY NEWS December 31, 2008 Change can’t occur without action A. Gaffar Peang-Meth, Ph.D. The year’s last day. Tomorrow we will awaken to the new year, 2009! There were many things “wrong” with 2008. But no amount of money, no volume of words, no mountain of compassion can change what has occurred. We can
PACIFIC DAILY NEWS December 24, 2008 Reflect on the good and positive A. Gaffar Peang-Meth, Ph.D. If you didn’t pay attention to the findings published in the British Medical Journal earlier this month — noted in my column last week — happiness is contagious; if you are connected to unhappy people, this is likely to
