The Critical Thinking Paper –
The Critical Thinking Paper is an argumentative essay using the process of thinking critically about the themes and topics presented in the course to develop a clear and cohesive position on a specific issue. This essay is limited to 500-550 words total.
Critical Thinking Paper Requirements
1. Must use the required Critical Thinking Paper format (four sub-headings:
Introduction, Analysis, Evaluation, and Conclusion).
2. Total word count must be 500-550 words exactly with 425± 25 words in the Analysis section. This word count is precise, and you will be docked points if your paper is even one word below or above these word counts.
3. Must use a minimum of FOUR books and/or peer-reviewed journal articles.
4. Must use parenthetical citations with the following format: (Friedman, 2008; p. 16) or “As noted by Friedman (2008; p 16), …”
5. Must use APA or MLA format for complete Bibliography at the end of your paper with alphabetized entries and access dates for any websites.
• Choose your sources carefully and integrate your citation into your writing
• Good Critical Thinking Papers will briefly outline the topic, analyze it, and then draw strong conclusions supported by clear arguments.