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Logic means the kind of thinking we use when we try to solve problems, explain something in a rational way or see if something is justified.

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The writers clearly explained the logic behind their claims and convinced us that they were right.

University students should be able to check whether a writer’s claims are based on logic and not accept claims that are not rational.


	claims that are free of contradictions
	based on facts and clear thinking
	claims that make sense
	feelings and emotions

Which answers below are closest in meaning to logic? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	based on facts and clear thinking
	claims that make sense
	claims that are free of contradictions
	feelings and emotions

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The examples below illustrate the meaning of logic.


	A child responds emotionally to a stressful situation.
	A court judge decides if someone is guilty.
	A company plans how much money to invest in a new project.
	A school principal decides to hire new teachers.

Which examples below would you expect to be based on logic? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	A school principal decides to hire new teachers.
	A company plans how much money to invest in a new project.
	A court judge decides if someone is guilty.
	A child responds emotionally to a stressful situation.

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	relevant and consistent arguments.
	what we wish or hope will happen.
	clear and correct thinking.
	rational assumptions.

Which answers below best complete the sentence? Choose the 3 correct answers.

If there is logic behind a decision or plan, you would expect it to be based on...

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	relevant and consistent arguments.
	clear and correct thinking.
	rational assumptions.
	what we wish or hope will happen.

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To think logically means to ask yourself:

What is relevant, and what is not relevant?

What does - and does not - support a belief?

What can you - or can't - you assume?

What can you - or can't - you claim?

What are facts, and what are not proven facts?

What is said, and what is implied?

These questions are adapted from: Glossary of Critical Thinking Terms: An Educator's Guide to Critical Thinking Terms and Concepts http://www.criticalthinking.org/articles/glossary.cfm

Read this paragraph and answer the question below.


	doesn't contain contradictions.
	gives enough strong support to his claims.
	is something we agree with.
	is relevant to the issue.

What Does 'Thinking Logically' Mean?

The word 'logic' relates to rational explanations that we use in order to think about a question or issue. When we think logically, we test to see if:

- one thought supports or follows another.

- there are 'gaps' in the reasoning.

- parts of an argument are inconsistent and contradict each other.

- claims do not 'make sense'.

Choose the 3 correct answers that best complete this sentence.

When we check if the author's argument makes sense or seems logical, we check to see that what he says...

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	is relevant to the issue.
	gives enough strong support to his claims.
	doesn't contain contradictions.
	is something we agree with.