Identifies a specific focus for the paper.
•Clearly presents a thesis indicating the main point of the paper.
•Clearly and coherently presents body paragraphs that support the main point or thesis of the paper.
•Open-mindedly considers, compares, and assesses differing perspectives on the key issue; discusses strengths and weaknesses of differing points-of-view.
•Discusses and applies key course concepts including fallacies.
•Provides in-text citations .
•Meets minimum word count of 1,200.
•Analysis avoids stereotypes, prejudgment, and biases.
•Draws cogent and logical conclusions.
•Work showcases appropriate empathy and respect for others. (See Anthony Weston)

Author a thesis-driven paper that answers this question: In what ways can critical thinking improve our personal lives? For this assignment you may deal directly with aspects of your personal life including choices, beliefs, relationships and the like. In particular you might consider how thinking critically and creatively can help us avoid unhappiness and/or improve our lives. Students are encouraged to identify fallacies that are and/or have been particularly harmful to personal happiness.