When studying abroad, we often hear professors emphasize the importance of critical thinking, also known as critical thinking.
Especially in papers, whether critical thinking is well reflected is also an important scoring criterion that affects whether you can achieve high scores
What kind of critical thinking do mentors like?
Attempting to critically analyze rather than just describe
Provide a concise and critical evaluation with citations as support.
A perfect combination of discussion and debate, while comparing and analyzing data sources
Introduction phrases
These claims have been strongly contested in recent years by a number of writers
In recent years, many writers have strongly opposed these claims.
The X theory has been vigorously challenged in recent years by a number of writers
In recent years, the X theory has been strongly challenged by many writers.
More recent arguments against X have been summarized by Smith and Jones (1982):
The recent argument against X was proposed by Smith and Jones (1982)
Summary:
Many analyses now argue that the strategy of X has not been successful Jones (2003), for example
Many analysts now believe that X’s strategy is not successful.
Jones (2003), for example
Highlighting inadequate studies of previous studies
There are objective cultures in accepting the reliability of self report information
There are obvious difficulties in receiving the reliability of self-reported information
◆These claims have been strongly contested in recent years by a number of writers.
◆The X theory has been vigorously challenged in recent years by a number of writers.
◆More recent arguments against X have been summarised by Smith and Jones (1982):
Summary:
◆Many analysts now argue that the strategy of X has not been successful. Jones (2003), for example, ..
◆Highlighting inadequacies of previous studies
◆There are obvious dificulties in accepting the reliability of self- report information. .
◆However, these results were limited to X and are therefore not representative of ..
◆Most of the research on the association between X and Y is flawed methodologically.
◆The experimental data are rather controver sial, and there is no general agreement about ..
ldentifying a weakness in a single study or paper
◆The scope of this research was relatively narrow, being primarily concerned with ..
◆Smith’s study of X is considered to be the most important, but it does suffer from the fact that
◆However, these results were based upon data from over 30 years ago and it is unclear whether
Introducing problems and limitations with a theory or argument
◆The X theory has been vigorously challenged in recent years by a number of writers.
◆A second criticism of the hypothesis draws upon research evidence which suggests ..
◆The X hypothesis hus been questioned on the basis of some conflicting experimental findings.
◆Around the 1970s the consensus was that..
but during the 1980s several researchers challenged this view.
Introducing problems and limitations with a method or practice
◆The disadvantage of this method is its reliance on the availbilty of
◆Another problem with this approach is that it fails to take X into account.
◆Dificulties arise, however, when an atempt is made to implement the policy.
◆There are obvious difiulties in accepting the reliability of self-report information
Criticising an author or an author’s work
◆The most important of these criticisms is that Smith failed to note that..
. The most convincing rebuttal of Smith’s interpretations has been writen by ..
◆Smith’s decision to prioritise X as the primary cause of Y has been widely attacked.
Offering constructive suggestions
◆These studies would have been more useful if they had focused on ..
◆The study would have been more relevant if the researchers had asked..
◆The questionnaire would have been more useful if it had asked participants about ..
Evaluating work positively
◆In a well-designed and robust study, Smith (1998)exarmined data from .. .
◆A good summary of the lassification of X has been provided in the work of ..
◆ The pioneering work of Smith remains crucial to our wider understanding of..
◆The most comprehensive study of X during this period has been undertaken by
