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Sometimes your university classes might feel like a maze of information. Consider critical thinking skills like a map that can lead the way.
Why do we need critical thinking?
Critical thinking is a type of thinking that requires continuous questioning, exploring answers, and making judgments. Critical thinking can help you:
Labs are a great way to apply what you learn in lectures. They provide you an opportunity to see a physical example, like muscles in an anatomy lab or a demonstration of a reactions that you learn in chemistry. Where else are you going to get the opportunity to learn like this?
Are you finding academic readings challenging? Do you feel like you’re not getting the most out of them?
There’s a strategy you can try to help with this. The acronym is SQ3R — it stands for survey, question, read, recite and review. Let’s take a deep dive into each step.
