Contents INTRODUCTION How to Use this Book PRETEST vii LESSON Recognizing a Proglem 11 LESSON Defining a Problem 17 LESSON Focused Observation 23 LESSON Brainstorming with Graphic Organizers 29 LESSON Setting Goals 43 LESSON Troubleshooting 51 LESSON Finding Resources 57 LESSON Evaluating Facts 63 LESSON Persuasion Techniques 71 LESSON 10 Misusing Information—The Numbers Game 79 LESSON 11 Checking Your Emotions 87 LESSON 12 Deductive Reasoning 93 LESSON 13 Misusing Deductive Reasoning—Logical Fallacies 99 LESSON 14 Inductive Reasoning 105 LESSON 15 Misusing Inductive Reasoning—Logical Fallacies 111 LESSON 16 Distracting Techniques 117 LESSON 17 Judgment Calls 123 LESSON 18 Explanation or Argument? 131 LESSON 19 Critical Thinking for Exams 137 LESSON 20 Putting It All Together 151 POST-TEST 159 v Team-LRN