InstructionsforCriticalthinkingpaper.docx

Instructions for Critical thinking paper

NASPAA Competency: To Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and

make decisions (artifact: PADM 7601, 7602, 7612, 7213)

This competency means that students should be able to demonstrate the ability to do the

following:

1. Identify a problem or research questions

2. Collect and analyze data or information related to that problem

3. Draw meaningful conclusions from that analysis that informs decision-making or

solutions

Artifact: {Link to paper or project which demonstrates knowledge of this competency. You

will upload your paper and link it on the "Artifact" tab for this page.}

1) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to identify a problem or research

questions? (100-200 words)

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2) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to collect and analyze data or

information? (100-200 words)

{Text here}

3) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to draw meaningful conclusions

from that analysis that informs decision making or solutions? (100-200 words)

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4) Discuss three ways in which your coursework in the MPA program has enhanced

your ability to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions

(100-200 words)