Holly Konja

Dr. Bill Shea

Journal 1
Critical thinking is knowing how to create a well written essay. The type of critical thinker I am
is the fair-minded thinker. I am the fair-minded thinker because I not only want myself to think
creatively but I want others to also do the same. I also strive to help other writers when they are
stuck, or having trouble with what they are trying to accomplish. The most important thing about
writing is you must have a clear purpose. So when the purpose is not clear it is important to
figure out what is trying to be said in that certain essay or paper. Once the purpose is found the
paper or essay will become a well-developed/well-written piece. That is why I am the fairminded thinker, not only thinking about myself, but about other people and their writing too.