Question Details

SCIE 210 Week 2 Assignment Critical Thinking and Science 

Purpose
To assess your ability to:
1.	Define "critical thinking."
2.	Explain the importance of critical thinking.
3.	Describe the difference between scientific and supernatural claims.
4.	Explain the importance of critical thinking for the progress of science.
Overview
In this assignment, you will need to construct your own answers based on the key points, readings, and videos for Week 2.


Action Items
1.	Review this week's key points, readings, and videos.
2.	In a Microsoft Word document, write about the following:
a.	Define "critical thinking."
b.	Explain the importance of critical thinking. Include general implications for thinking critically and for failing to do so. Illustrate with a brief example.
c.	Describe the difference between scientific and supernatural claims.
d.	Explain the importance of critical thinking for the progress of science.
3.	Prepare your assignment for submission:
a.	Make sure to follow APA format, which requires in-text citations for all borrowed information as well as a list of references.
b.	Submit your paper to Turnitin.com for review.
c.	Review your Originality Report from Turnitin.com and make appropriate changes to your paper.
d.	Proofread your assignment carefully. Improper English grammar, sentence structure,
punctuation, or spelling will result in some point deductions.


Submission Instructions
By the due date indicated, upload your assignment using the Submit tool.


Grading Criteria
•	Content: 0 - 25 points
o	Note: You will receive 0 points for this assignment if you do not submit your paper to turnitin.com and/or if you do not make the appropriate changes based on the Originality Report.
•	Mechanics: Grammar, punctuation, spelling: 0 - 5 points