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Abstract

Why does your child need
Critical Thinking Keys?

Critical Thinking Keys is designed to help your child:

o Make wise decisions in his or her life.
o Put him/her on the path to knowledge
o Learn how to approach problems logically and confidently.
o Balance using both the right and left sides of his/her brain.

And we are only getting started!

More reasons Critical Thinking Keys are important:

o Critical thinking is a foundational skill every child/young adult
needs.
o Many of our high schools and colleges don't teach these skills.
o Most critical thinking books don't teach practical skills.
o The school of hard knocks teaches these skills but at a high price.
o Critically thinking skills improve confidence and reduces self-doubt.

Critical Thinking Keys is designed for Ages 14 - 21.

o Basic social and life skills have been learned (or at least should
have!)
o Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills have been learned.
o Student from ages 14 to 21 are learning skills needed for the adult
world.
o Critical thinking is a foundational skill that is needed.

But before we go further, let's learn about critical thinking:

What are Critical Thinking Skills?

There are many definitions to critical thinking. That's to be expected.
Critical thinking encompasses much of what we do when using our brains.

Words like: reasoning, interpreting, observation and more are used to
describe critical thinking. Phrases are also used. Some examples are:
rational thinking, focused thinking, cognitive process, reflective
thought and informed opinions. Other phrases such as: analyzing and
evaluating information to derive a judgment are also used.

These are all good and descriptive words and phrases for critical
thinking. However, let's ask the $100,000 question:

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"What useful things will critical thinking do for your child?"

There are three answers to that question.

1. To make informed decisions -- Making informed decisions is key in
life. Your child has to decide on everything from where to have
tomorrows' lunch, to what career to pursue. The more he/she are able to
tap into his/her experiences and knowledge the better his/her decisions
are.

2. To understand-- Your child's ability to comprehend is another key
element in his/her life. He/she is exposed to a wide array of
information on television, the Internet, books, magazines and people.

Understanding leads to opinions and decision making. The better the
understanding, the better he/she is able to make good decisions.

3. To create, invent and discover -- The ability to create, invent and
discover are human traits that exist in all of us. We create beautiful
art, writing, music and more. We invent things like the light bulb, the
computer and rockets. We discover things like E= MC2, penicillin and
DNA.

The ability to create, invent and discover all require decision making.
It is an integral part of each process. There are decisions in choosing
a project to pursue. Whatever endeavors your child pursues, there are
decisions along the path.

The Common Thread
Decision making is the common thread that weaves through the most
useful things critical thinking will do for your child. It is the
primary objective of this eBook critical thinking keys training course.
That is why we will define critical thinking as follows:

Critical Thinking is the ability to make and carry out informed
decisions by effectively using lifetime knowledge, experience, common
sense, reasoning, intuition, feelings, and confidence. ~ Chuck Clayton

Your child is lacking on the experience part of the equation at this
point in life. That is why the course addresses practical life examples
in the eBook.

The workbook reinforces the concepts learned in the book and provides
real life examples for your child to work.

A "secondary" objective of this eBook critical thinking keys training
course is to teach critical thinking concepts useful for understanding
any worthwhile subject.

As an added bonus your child will learn how to use critical thinking
skills to create an exciting future for himself/herself.

Critical thinking requires the use of self-discipline and
self-examination. The rewards are great freedom and the ability to
complete projects, achieve objectives and answer questions with
confidence.

When your child takes charge of his/her mind using critical thinking
and making sound decisions, he/she will take charge of his/her life!

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Only $19.95!

A Special Note to Parents

Children are our future
It has been said many times and is still true today: Children are our
future. Parents have a profound effect on the lives of their children.
They teach them what they have learned in a lifetime of experience and
help guide them on their path of learning.

As adults we all need to encourage students to explore develop their
natural talents so they can become thriving adults. This is a big
responsibility, but something we must take on with resolve and
confidence.

It is our knowledge; guidance and encouragement that will help students
pursue their unique journeys in life. Critical thinking keys help
children/young adults learn these powerful skills.

Foundational Skills
Critical thinking is a foundational skill every child will need to be
successful no matter what career he/she pursues. In a world that moves
faster by the year, young adults must adapt to these changes and learn
to take on new challenges as they arise.

This Critical Thinking Keys training course has been carefully designed
to teach your child the primary tools and techniques of critical
thinking skills. It is a practical course (not a theoretical one).

Think about the problems the world faces today. Many of these problems
will not go away in the next several years. Soon, these problems will
be your child's problems. Armed with solid critical thinking skills
your child will have important abilities to face the challenges he/she
will face in the future.

No other skill can prepare students for what lies ahead more than the
ability to critically think! ~ Chuck Clayton

How this Course is Organized

This Critical Thinking Keys training course is organized into two
sections: There is an eBook and a eWorkbook.

Part 1: The eBook teaches powerful Critical Thinking Keys.

Part 2: The eWorkbook reinforces and tests the knowledge learned.

The book and workbook combined are barely 200 pages long. This is not
long for a subject of this magnitude.

Volumes have been written about critical thinking, problem solving and
decision making. However, this is a fundamentals course.

This Critical Thinking Keys training course is not like most other
critical thinking books and courses. Many other critical thinking books
and courses teach mostly theory with a small amount of practical
application.

This course teaches practical tools and techniques. Then it shows how
to apply these skills in everyday life decisions and problems that are
faced.

At the end of the course your child will have been exposed to the
foundational tools and techniques to help him/her become a strong
critical thinker, problem solver and decision maker.

These skills come with the price of due diligence and hard work.
Application of these principals takes time, patience and an aptitude
for effective application.

We can only lead others to the concepts. It is up to them to embrace
and use these concepts.
We cannot guarantee they will be applied effectively!

Only $19.95!

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The Book
The book is made to be as fun and easy to learn as possible. There are
historical examples to show how the principles taught have been used to
be enormously successful. Fascinating quotes are spiced throughout the
book to reinforce ideas, cartoons provided to take the edge off of
learning and few words are wasted.

This book is boiled down to the essential elements that clearly define
critical thinking. The concepts within this may seem deceptively simple
to some at first blush.

However, make no mistake abut it; these skills are extremely powerful
when used effectively. They are used in the highest forms of thinking
at every level, and in every profession. These key elements are what
make critical thinking the powerhouse it is.

By learning this foundation at an early age, your child will have the
tools and techniques to face life's challenges with confidence and
resolve.

The Workbook
Hands on is always the best experience. By testing your child with
questions about the concepts in the book and getting him to think
through the answers his knowledge is reinforced and grows.

The workbook also provides Real Life examples to enhance your child's
learning experience. The examples here are discussed in the book. It is
now your child's turn to exercise his/her abilities.

How you can help
I recommend that you read though the book and the workbook along with
your child. By leaning the tools and techniques within these pages you
will have knowledge to spice your child's leaning with your own real
world experience.

As you review the material with your child, think in your child's life
where these concepts apply. Ask questions about problems and decisions
he is currently facing.

In everyday situations ask your child how he/she:

o Will solve a problem (or task) using the tools and techniques in the
book. o Will make a decision using the tools and techniques in the
book. o And, what his/her decision would be and why.

Help him/her in the areas that are tough.

The more you engage your child in the learning process by asking
questions and getting him to exercise these critical thinking skills
the more your child has the opportunity to become a powerful critical
thinker.

As a Bonus you will probably find yourself becoming more confident when
handling your own problems and decisions. Everybody wins!

As with anything, your child's ability to learn is governed by many
factors. If he works seriously at it and you assist, the results should
come (however as we all know--nothing is guaranteed!)

Only $19.95!

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Here is the table of contents of the material that will be covered in
the book portion of this course. The workbook will test the skills
learned in this section

Critical Thinking Keys
eBook Table of Contents

Section 1: Foundation Keys - Critical Thinking Keys

Key #1: There are Universal Elements to all Critical Thinking
o A Curious and Open Mind
o Thinking through Issues
o Analyze Issues from Multiple Viewpoints
o Doing Needed Investigation
o Intuitive and Non-Intuitive Thinking
o Can your Critical Thinking Skills be improved?

Key #2: Critical Thinking Landmines are Everywhere!
o Egocentric Thinking
o Social Conditioning
o Biased Experience
o Arrogance and Intolerance
o Time and Patience
o Group Think--the Herd Mentality
o The Drone Mentality
o Sidestepping the Land Mines

Key #3: Simple Questions Help Solve Difficult Problems
Information and Information Sources
o Assumptions
o Interpretations and Implications
o Conclusions

Section 2: Critical Thinking Methods and Resources Keys

Key #4: There are Powerful Tools to Solve Mysteries!
o Experts who have solved the Mystery of Their Field
o How to Solve Mysteries Using Critical Thinking
o The Scientific Method
o Using Pareto's Principle (The 80/20 Rule)
o What If Questions?
o Tinkering, the Art of Playing
o Locating the Root Cause of Problems
o Working Backwards
o Using History as a Guide

Key #5: Solid Investigation Ensures Great Decisions
o The Internet
o Internet Bookstores
o Traditional Bookstores and Libraries
o Experts
o Classes and software
o The Point of Diminishing Returns

Key #6: There are Simple Steps to Solve Complex Problems
o The Basics of Projects and Objectives
o Part I: Define your project or objective
o Part II: Structure your project or objective and complete it
o One Final Point--the Hidden Resource
o Critical Thinking Examples
o The Needed Vacation
o An Australian Trip
o Building a Home Patio

Key #7: Good Comparison Studies save Time, Money and Resources
o Consumer Reports�
o Creating your own Comparison Studies
o Purchasing a Car

Section 3: Decision Making Keys

Key #8: There are Simple Steps to Making Wise Decisions
o What affects your Decisions?
o Digging deeper into Decision Making
o The Decision Making Process
o More Decision Making Methods
o The Pareto Diagram (For comparison studies)
o The Ben Franklin Balance Sheet Close (For yes or no decisions)
o Thin Slicing (For quick decisions)

Section 4: Communication Keys

Key #9: Tap into the Critical Thinking of Others with Strong
Communication Skills

Section 5: Keys to a Great Future!

Key #10: Your Multiple Intelligences can Open Doors
o Our Multiple Intelligences
o Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking
o The case for divergent skills improvement

Key #11: You have the Power to Create a Great Future!
o The Shape of Things to Come
o Are You Ready for the Coming Changes?
o Using Inflection Points to Improve Your Future
o Passion and Time Urgency
o Make a Life List and Check it Twice
o Visioning Your Own Future
o Finding Alternative Careers and Activities
o Your Journey Continues!
o Epilogue to Critical Thinking Keys

Planting the Seeds of Critical Thinking
The concepts on critical thinking, decision making and problem solving
taught in the Critical Thinking Keys Training Book are straight
forward. However, they mastery can be illusive to many.

The brain is like a muscle, exercised and it will grow. Powerful
critical thinking, decision making and problem solving are higher order
thinking skills. This course has set out to take away the mystery and
mystique of these skills and provide a solid foundation to grow these
skills.

Your child will learn to think though whatever he/she works on and to
have an open and curious mind to the world around him/her. He/she will
explore how to review ideas from multiple view points, hone intuitive
and non-intuitive thinking and continually ask What If? With proper
diligence and drive his/her critical thinking, decision making and
problem solving skills will improve.

In other words, this course has been about planting the seeds of
critical thinking keys, problem solving and decision making. We will
provide the seeds.

It will be you and your child's job to nurture these seeds and grow
them into powerful critical thinking skills.

These critical thinking keys can unlock a magnificent life!

Planting the Seeds of Critical Thinking!

Special Bonus!

If you order now, receive the Top 25 Skills of a Critical Thinker. It
is at the end of every training course.

Use this BONUS to ensure you have mastered the Critical Thinking and
Problem solving skills from this Critical Thinking Keys training
course.

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