Critical Analysis Essay

Using the concepts learned through the readings and interactive lecture pages, write a critical analysis essay that answers two (and only two) of the following prompts or questions:

Describe the differences between inert information, assumptions, and inferences. Describe an assumption that you have made in the past that had important consequences.
What is the difference between activated ignorance and activated knowledge?
Why does critical thinking demand high levels of intellectual autonomy?
Why are concepts, theories, and ideas central to good critical reasoning?

Requirements:

Cite all claims and ideas using scholarly sources. For this assignment, you may use the first person.
Include at least one scholarly source that can be one of the required or recommended reading for this course. Or find a credible source in the CSU-Global Library
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Format your paper and references according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA
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Include a title and reference page.
You may wish to review the APA Template Paper

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for help formatting your essay according to the requirements. If you need assistance with your writing style or you need writing tips or tutorials, visit the CSU-Global Writing Center

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. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

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The concept of inference is a state of mind where there is a conclusion reached after a series of reasoning based on evidence development. A logic conclusion can be developed based on observations and background information. The concept of assumption is developed through accepting a certain truth about something without necessary proofing.

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