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Critical Thinking

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critical-thinking.prompt
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title: Critical Thinking Prompt Template
category: Learning
tags:
  - Critical Thinking
  - Problem Solving
  - Creativity
  - Analysis
  - Reflection
description: This template guides users in developing deeper understanding and applying higher-order thinking to analyze, evaluate, and create ideas based on specific topics. Organized into six distinct levels of thought, each section is designed to enhance learning and intellectual engagement.
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## 💭 1. REMEMBER
- **Prompt:**  
  > List and define the key terms or concepts related to [TOPIC].
- **Example:**  
  > What are the basic facts or definitions associated with [TOPIC]?

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## 💭 2. UNDERSTAND
- **Prompt:**  
  > Summarize the main idea of [TOPIC] in your own words.
- **Example:**  
  > How would you explain [CONCEPT] to someone unfamiliar with it?

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## 💭 3. APPLY
- **Prompt:**  
  > Apply [TOPIC] to a real-world scenario or problem.
- **Example:**  
  > How would you use [CONCEPT] to solve [PRACTICAL PROBLEM]?

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## 💭 4. ANALYZE
- **Prompt:**  
  > Break down the components of [TOPIC] and show how they interrelate.
- **Example:**  
  > What are the different parts of [TOPIC], and how do they connect?

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## 💭 5. EVALUATE
- **Prompt:**  
  > Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of [ARGUMENT or METHOD].
- **Example:**  
  > Do you agree with [POSITION]? Why or why not?

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## 💭 6. CREATE
- **Prompt:**  
  > Combine ideas from [TOPIC] with other knowledge to generate a new solution or perspective.
- **Example:**  
  > Design a project or strategy that incorporates [CONCEPT] to solve [ISSUE].

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## Format:
- **Topic:** [Insert topic]  
- **Chosen Level(s):** [Remember / Understand / Apply / Analyze / Evaluate / Create]  
- **Your Response:**

when to use it

Community prompt sourced from the open-source GitHub repo phuchungbhutia/prompts-repo (MIT). A "Critical Thinking" style prompt — adapt the placeholders and specifics to your task. Imported as-is and not independently retested here, so check the output before relying on it.

tags

productivitycommunitydeveloper

source

phuchungbhutia/prompts-repo · MIT