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Engaging in critical thinking can involve asking questions, not only of the source material but of yourself and other students depending on your task. It is common for academics to disagree about the same or similar topics and to present a convincing argument. It is important that you show your lecturer that you have considered different perspectives. It is also important to demonstrate that you understand those perspectives by discussing what the writers may mean and coming to a reasoned conclusion. A reasoned conclusion will be based on the evidence gathered to indicate your understanding.
See the video below on being a critical student:
The video above highlights that being critical does not only apply to thinking about academic texts but about making informed decisions in daily life or deciding on how you are being persuaded when watching an advert.