Critical thinking is essential for scientists and non-scientists alike.

Critical thinking is essential for scientists and non-scientists alike. Start to think about what critical thinking means to you. How do you define critical thinking? How often do you do it? Do you think it is important?

With your ideas to these questions in mind, go on to read the article Gawande, A. 2016. The Mistrust of Science. The New Yorker [online]

Then post your opinion/view point about the role/importance of critical thinking and the current mistrust of science.

Then respond to two other students in a substantive way. You must scroll all the way to the bottom in order to see the reply button. Need some help on how to submit? Check out this resource for submitting to Canvas Discussions? Once you submit your first post, you will see the posts of fellow students.

Your initial/first post must be a minimum of 150 words and adequately address the above prompt (5 points)

.When you complete this activity, you will have strengthened your ability to:

Critically evaluate scientific information

Use library and internet facilities to explore topics in biology

Use basic communication and critical thinking skills in the study of biology