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CORE100 -- Big Ideas: Effective Reasoning and Communication: Critical Thinking

Paul-Elder Framework

A framework created by educational psychologist Dr. Linda Elder and Dr. Richard Paul. This framework aims to help people improve the quality of their thinking. 

Check out these resources for more information:

University of Louisville's Ideas to Action Plan

The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools

Logical Fallacies

"Logical fallacies make an argument weak by using mistaken beliefs/ideas, invalid arguments, illogical arguments, and/or deceptiveness." - University of Nevada, Reno Writing and Speaking Center

Paul-Elder Intellectual Standards