Hello, I need help with these assignments. Proper grammar and plagiarism will be checked. Assignment A: In preparation for discussing the importance of critical thinking skills, please read the following articles: and Common Misconceptions of Critical Thinking. You may also read other applicable sources found under the Resources tab to gain a better understanding of what it takes to be a critical thinker. Reflect on the characteristics of a critical thinker. Critical thinking gets you involved in a dialogue with the ideas you read from others in this class. To be a critical thinker, you need to be able to summarize, analyze, hypothesize, and evaluate new information that you encounter. For this discussion, you will address the following prompts. Keep in mind that the article or video youÂ’ve chosen should not be about , but should be about someone making a statement, claim, or argument related to your Final Paper topic. One source should demonstrate good critical thinking skills and the other source should demonstrate the lack or absence of critical thinking skills. Personal examples should not be used. This assignment
should be at least 250 words in length, which should include a thorough response to each prompt. You are required to provide in-text citations of applicable required reading materials and/or any other outside sources you use to support your claims. Provide full reference entries of all sources cited at the end of your response. Please use correct APA format when writing in-text citations (see ) and references (see ). Assignment B: Step 1: Prepare a shortened version of your Final Paper (at least four pages) by including the following: Step 2: After you have completed a rough draft of your paper, submit that draft to the Ashford Writing Center by using the instructions found in the page. Your paper will be returned within 24 hours, so give yourself enough time to complete and submit it prior to the due date. Carefully review the revision letter and the margin comments that you see on your returned paper. Consider each of the suggestions provided to help you to revise your paper. : The journal part of the assignment does not need to be formatted in APA style; however correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation is required.