Critical Thinking
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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.
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phuchungbhutia/prompts-repo · MIT
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