1. Identification： identify the situation or problem as well as the factors that may influence it. （确定问题及影响它的因素）
ask the following questions:
Who is doing what? 谁做了这件事
What seems to be the reason for this happening? 这件事发生背后的原因可能是什么？
What are the end results, and how could they change? 最终的结果是什么，怎么样可以改变它？
2. Research: 任何的主张都是有倾向的，你要发现各种主张间的差异。想知道说的是不是真的，最靠谱的方式就是自己做调查。
3. Identifying biases：意识到偏见的存在，别人的和自己的。
When evaluating information or an argument, ask yourself the following:（判断你的资料是否可信）
Who does this benefit? 谁会从中受益？
Does the source of this information appear to have an agenda? 消息的源头是不是似乎是某些机构？
Is the source overlooking, ignoring, or leaving out information that doesn’t support its beliefs or claims? 是不是忽略了某些不支持它观点的证据和信息？
Is this source using unnecessary language to sway an audience's perception of a fact? 文章是不是使用了不适当的语言误导读者？
4. Inference: The ability to infer and draw conclusions based on the information presented to you---assess the information given and draw conclusions based upon raw data. 推断的能力，评估手里的信息，原始数据，给出合理结论。
When faced with a new scenario or situation to evaluate, first try skimming for clues—things like headlines, images, and prominently featured statistics—and then make a point to ask yourself what you think is going on.
5. Determining relevance: figure out what information is the most important for your consideration. 确定相关性，一堆影响因素中，大量的信息中，那个才是最相关的，最重要的影响因素。
6. Curiosity: 好奇心，探索表象之下。日常生活中多问开放性问题，并且花时间去研究这些问题。
Steps of Critical Thinking
Identify the problem or question. 确定问题
Gather data, opinions, and arguments. 收集数据，观点，主张。
Analyze and evaluate the data. 分析评估数据。
Identify assumptions. 确定假设。
Establish significance. 确定重要性，相关性。
Make a decision/reach a conclusion. 得出结论。
Present or communicate. 与人交流沟通。
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