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An IssueThe question, challenge, controversy, dilemma or point of view difference that is the focus of inquiry.
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Criteriathe relevant considerations that provide a basis for making a judgement.
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Elements of Reasoning
2. Accuracy - Identify what is true and correct. A statement can be precise but not accurate.
Questions fostering accuracy:
3. Precision - details that are cure and accurate to the required level of the issue. Precision is a balance between precision and breadth. A statement can be accurate but not precise. Questions fostering precision:
4. Relevance - The degree to which information is connected to the question at issue. Questions fostering relevance:
5. Depth - the complexity of the issue. Questions fostering depth:
6. Breadth - the way in which the problem/question/issue relates to the big picture; the multiple perspectives of the issue. Questions fostering breadth:
7. Logic - a combination of mutually supporting thoughts and/or statements. Questions fostering logic:
8. Fairness - using the principle of charity to consider the rights and needs of others as being on the same plane as our own rights. Questions fostering fairness:
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The Critical Inquiry Process
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