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Your task is to critically review the required reading – Dirlik (1992) First, you are required to identify the author’s main argument in relation to the week’s topic which is (Imagining an Asia-Pacific region). In doing so you need to analyse it: break it down into its key elements or features and explain how these connect together. Second, you are required to critically evaluate the author’s argument. NOTE: An argument is a reasoned statement on a topic or issue. You are not required to do research for this essay as it is principally a test of your ability to recognise and critically evaluate an argument. Your essay should be well-structured and contain a clear argument of your own. That argument will set out what you believe is the author’s main argument and your evaluation of it. (Important) Your essay should have an introduction in which your argument is summarised. The rest of the essay should be an elaboration of that argument. Include this sentence in your introduction: This essay will argue… Your essay must be fully referenced according to accepted academic conventions. This includes proper referencing of the author you are reviewing. Essays that are not fully referenced will be marked zero. It is recommended that you use the Chicago Style and a reference list at the end. Please use this Reference Style as it is the only accepted style: http://libguides.murdoch.edu.au/content.php?pid=156934&sid=1329022
Critical thinking involves reflecting, questioning and giving reasons for your opinions. It is about deciding what to believe by reflecting on and evaluating the reasons that others present you with. (Lubica Ucnik) Critical thinking is active thinking. It does not always involve censure or faultfinding; it can lead to agreement (but with reasons).
Critical thinking components required:
1- Identifying other people’s positions, arguments and conclusions
2- Evaluating the evidence for alternative points of view
3- Weighing up opposing arguments and evidence fairly
4- Being able to read between the lines, seeing beneath the surface, and identifying false or unfair assumptions
5- Recognizing techniques used to make certain positions more appealing than other such as false logic and persuasive devices
6- Reflecting on issues in a structured or organised way, bringing logic and insight to bear
7- Drawing conclusions about whether arguments are valid and justifiable, based on good evidence and sensible assumptions
8- Presenting a point of view in a structured, clear, well-reasoned way that is convincing to others
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