Discussion (200 words)

Job postings often state that the successful applicant must have "superior critical thinking and problem solving skills." Employers tell college administrators that graduates, both from undergraduate and graduate programs, often lack these skills.

1.Having read this week's assigned materials, and having a clear understanding of what is meant by "critical thinking," why are employers making these comments?

2.Are they justified?

Written Assignment (800 words)

Tell of a conflict that you recently encountered. It could be a conflict at work, in the news, or one involving a personal relationship. After explaining the conflict, choose one of the four presented critical analysis tools from this week, and analyze the situation using the tool.

This assignment should be very detailed and specific in terms of how you analyzed the different aspects of the conflict. It should be at least 800 words in length.