Critical Thinking

I have learned that writing is and always will be an important part of my personal and professional life. Whether it may be a personal letter or and academic or professional writing, you must adhere to successful writing strategies. There are differences between writing a formal writing and a informal writing. A formal writing requires a more sophisticated style of writing so you really have to look closely at the writing and be sure to cite your sources to show where you obtained your information and to give the author/ authors credit for their work, so that you do not plagiarize. This information should always include the year in which it was written. Be sure that the information is reliable evidence that can be proven and that it comes to a logical conclusion. I must start with critical thinking to capture a clear concise thesis statement that points out key points of the topic that you are going to discuss. Use quotations, paraphrasing and summarizing, pre-writing techniques to write the paper with confidence, direction and a purpose for writing. It is important to cite your sources properly and avoid plagiarism. The APA citation format should be used. The main steps for a final draft is the topic, purpose, thesis statement and the supporting evidence which gives the writer directions to complete the paper. Now the paper is ready to be organized. Peer review and feedback helps you to identify your strengths and weaknesses about your writing. Be sure to write effective introductions and conclusions. Absorbing and evaluating feedback can be very helpful. But it all starts and ends with critical thinking.