6 steps to thinking critically

What’s happening? Gather the basic information and begin to think of questions.

Why is it important? Ask yourself why it’s significant and whether or not you agree.

What don’t I see? Is there anything important missing?

How do I know? Ask yourself where the information came from and how it was constructed.

Who is saying it? What’s the position of the speaker and what is influencing them?

What else? What if? What other ideas exist and are there other possibilities?