Define evidence and its importance in critical thinking.

Describe the different types of assumptions and how to evaluate them.

Describe causal reasoning, its importance in critical thinking, and some of the difficulties in establishing causality.

Describe the process of persuasion, i.e., describe how people get others to agree with their point of view.

Summarize how to establish causality or avoid making false causal claims in your writing.

Describe the importance of using different perspectives in the critical-thinking process.

Explain how the different components of critical thinking will help you improve your writing and decision making.