What Thinking Means Creative Thinking Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Metacognition Information Literacy

Thinking is one of those hard-to-pinpoint aspects of life we typically don’t analyze much—like breathing or walking or sleeping. We constantly think, and becoming more attuned to how we think and what we do when we encounter new ideas is an excellent habit to pursue.

• How can you go about generating original ideas? • What is the best way to approach working with unconventional ideas?

• How can you best establish component parts in thinking? • How can you use analysis to improve efficiency?

• How can determining the situation help you think critically? • How do you present informed, unbiased thinking? • What is the difference between factual arguments and opinions?

• How can determining the best approach to solve a problem help you generate solutions? • Why do thinkers create multiple solutions to problems?

• How can you become more aware of your own thinking? • What is the benefit of thinkers using their thoughts deliberately?

• How do you go about verifying source validity, and why is this important? • How do you use resources to improve your thinking? • Where do you go to find print and online resources? What type of system best helps you to manage your resources?