In an age of instance gratification, it is understandable to want to have a simple yes or no answer for every question. This desire, coupled with the wide range of information available on the Internet, allows us to find an answer for just about any question in a short amount of time.But what kind of thinking do we engage in? Do we accept arguments and information we see because it confirms our existing beliefs? Or is a deeper, more critical thinking required?
Critical thinking is defined as the ability to examine information, explore several perspectives, review data, and construct an informed answer to a question or questions. To perform proper critical thinking, a researcher must understand his or her own biases for inferring and making assumptions. A researcher must force self-discipline to explore multiple perspectives and suppress any emotions related to the topic in question.
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