Test Your Understanding of Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

• Quality reasoning in documents requires clear purpose, goals, relevant information, inferences, and assumptions.
• Credibility of sources is important but can be difficult to determine due to potential biases and agendas.
• Academic researchers use scientific method to determine validity and reliability.
• Funding can compromise research and lead to biased results.
• It is important to investigate the source of studies and research.
• Information literacy is an essential skill for speech preparation.
• Spotting key signs of irrelevant information can increase effectiveness of research and analysis.
• Clear articulation of purpose, goals, and point of view is necessary.
• Inferences and interpretations should lead to conclusions based on presented information.
• Concepts and ideas should be clearly articulated.

Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of effective reasoning and information literacy with this quiz! Learn about the importance of clear purpose, relevant information, and sound inferences when creating documents. Understand how to evaluate sources and determine credibility, while also being aware of potential biases. Explore the scientific method used in academic research and how funding can impact results. Discover key signs of irrelevant information and learn to clearly articulate your purpose, goals, and point of view. Take this quiz to improve your understanding of these essential skills for