CJ100 – Eight Skills Of The Effective Criminal Justice Students Professor Chris Lim, MA, Ph.D. (ABD) Undergraduate School of Criminal Justice UNIT 8 - SEMINAR TOPIC Critical Thinking

Seminar Protocol  Students, I would like to conduct a quick discussion of netiquette in the Seminar Room. My rules are few, but they are important and strictly adhered to!  1. No SHOUTING;  2. No obscenities;  3. No personal attacks.  Acceptable! - Jokes are lovely, friendly teasing is fine.

Seminar Rules  Refrain from “SIDEBARS” and “INAPPRIATE” comments.  No personal discussion  Seminar Grading/Participation  Missing seminar/Alternate paper

Seminar Alternate Paper To receive credit for the seminar if you are unable to attend, you are required to write a 300 – 500 word paper on the seminar topic above. (Suggestion: Review the seminar archive for additional information.) Submit your assignment using the Doc Sharing tab. SELECT THE OPTION TO SEND TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR ONLY

UNIT 8: TO DO LIST  CORNERSTONE – CHAPTER 9  Weekly Seminar  Discussion Topic  Quiz  Continue with the Final Project

Critical Thinking Skill Development Analyzing Information Problem Solving What Critical Thinking means.

What does it mean? Why should you care? How does it relate to your college experience? How can the CJ Reporter help develop critical thinking skills?

For CJ Reporter or Discussion Board Think about something from different angles Formulate thoughts and ideas Use facts and credible research

Characteristics of Critical Thinkers Open-minded Objective Seek the truth Use Credible Sources

Characteristics of Critical Thinkers Make decisions Be willing to change Question things Be skeptical Research

 Restrain emotions Restrain emotions  Analyze Information Analyze Information  Ask Questions Ask Questions  Distinguish fact from opinion Distinguish fact from opinion  Restrain emotions Restrain emotions  Analyze Information Analyze Information  Ask Questions Ask Questions  Distinguish fact from opinion Distinguish fact from opinion A plan for critical thinking

Control your emotions! Child Abuse Drunk Driving Domestic Violence Death Penalty Politics

What steps can you take to look at an issue or situation differently?

Problem Solving ID the Problem Research Develop Alternatives Evaluate Alternatives Solve the Problem

 Brainstorm Brainstorm  Write it down Write it down  Positive Angles Positive Angles  Negative Angles Negative Angles  Seek Advice Seek Advice  Brainstorm Brainstorm  Write it down Write it down  Positive Angles Positive Angles  Negative Angles Negative Angles  Seek Advice Seek Advice Evaluating Alternatives

Fact vs. Opinion How can I tell the difference???

FACT VS. OPINION Media Opinions that are repeated over time Research and evaluate Critical thinking!

Unit Reflection Credible and Reliable Sources Fact vs. Opinion Flexible Thinking Emotional Restraint Avoid Generalizations Be Objective Don’t Assume Ask Questions

UNLOCKING THE KEYS TO SUCCESS EACH CLASS YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE UNLOCKS ANOTHER PIECE OF YOUR FUTURE.

Any Questions of what we have discussed so far or course assignments? Don’t forget to do your Final Interview Project and submit promptly.

Thank you for your participation! See you next week and Have a Great week!