Reflective Essay: Improving Scientific Inquiry And Critical Thinking
Given the skills in Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking, someone can think of me and use the following descriptors as that I am Open-Minded, Persistent, Curious, Precise, and Careful. These descriptors described are very true and accurate. Although it is correct, overall, I would have to improve many areas of Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. The three specific ways in which I plan on improving my Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking are:
When conducting scientific inquiries, I need to engage, explore, consolidate, and evaluate the information. I have to challenge myself to raise important questions about the content I have discovered, analyze those questions and conduct purposeful investigations. As a researcher, I must
first observe natural phenomena as stated in section 2.1 of the APA Learning Goal. After finding those answers to my question, I can then make a prediction (a hypothesis) of what I think the answer will be. After a hypothesis is done, I have to evaluate the data gathered. The data can either support my hypothesis, I would have to either look for counter-evidence to further strengthen the hypothesis, revise my hypothesis and create a new experiment, or I would have to continue to incorporate the information gathered to answer the research question. I can’t take information until I’ve investigated it for myself.
Critical Thinking is the ability of using reason to analyze ideas and digging deeper to get to our true potential. Critical thinking isn't about thinking more or thinking harder; it's about thinking better. I need to improve my way of thinking. I also would like to improve staying focused so my thinking gets better. Staying on track takes a combination of steady growth and motivation.
I need to get in the habit of using my own instinct to investigate questionable pieces of information. If my instant isn't satisfied with an explanation, I need to ask someone to elaborate. If I don't question a fact, read about it or test it for myself. Soon enough, I’ll build up a pretty good sense of what deserves more research and what I’ve determined to be true in my own judgment. I need understanding on what my biases are and where they may affect how I deal with information. A good way to improve critical thinking is by putting myself in other peoples' shoes. Empathy is a good way to help develop my critical thinking skills. Putting myself in the shoes of others will help me imagine their motivations, aspirations, and turmoil’s.
When conducting scientific inquiries, I need to engage, explore, consolidate, and evaluate the information. I have to challenge myself to raise important questions about the content I have discovered, analyze those questions and conduct purposeful investigations. As a researcher, I must
first observe natural phenomena as stated in section 2.1 of the APA Learning Goal. After finding those answers to my question, I can then make a prediction (a hypothesis) of what I think the answer will be. After a hypothesis is done, I have to evaluate the data gathered. The data can either support my hypothesis, I would have to either look for counter-evidence to further strengthen the hypothesis, revise my hypothesis and create a new experiment, or I would have to continue to incorporate the information gathered to answer the research question. I can’t take information until I’ve investigated it for myself.
Critical Thinking is the ability of using reason to analyze ideas and digging deeper to get to our true potential. Critical thinking isn't about thinking more or thinking harder; it's about thinking better. I need to improve my way of thinking. I also would like to improve staying focused so my thinking gets better. Staying on track takes a combination of steady growth and motivation.
I need to get in the habit of using my own instinct to investigate questionable pieces of information. If my instant isn't satisfied with an explanation, I need to ask someone to elaborate. If I don't question a fact, read about it or test it for myself. Soon enough, I’ll build up a pretty good sense of what deserves more research and what I’ve determined to be true in my own judgment. I need understanding on what my biases are and where they may affect how I deal with information. A good way to improve critical thinking is by putting myself in other peoples' shoes. Empathy is a good way to help develop my critical thinking skills. Putting myself in the shoes of others will help me imagine their motivations, aspirations, and turmoil’s.