Critical thinking

Module 1 Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Assignment (50 Points)

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Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.

Option #1: Diagnostic Essay – Planning for Success

This diagnostic essay will be used to determine the overall skill level of the class, so please spend some time on this and demonstrate what you are capable of achieving. In an effectively composed essay, identify at least three ways you plan to be successful in college, based on the materials you read in this module.

Requirements:

· Be sure to provide plenty of evidence to support your opinion.

· Your written paper should be two to three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.

· Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA. (Links to an external site.)

Option #2: Diagnostic Essay—Expressing an Opinion

This diagnostic essay will be used to determine the overall skill level of the class, so please spend some time on this and demonstrate what you are capable of achieving. In an effectively composed essay, express your opinion about the following:

Some people go right on to college after high school; others take a year or more off to work or travel. Which do you think is the better choice? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.

Requirements:

· Be sure to provide plenty of evidence to support your opinion.

· Your written paper should be two to three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, which you must include.

· Your paper must be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA.