Thinking Critically?

Pre-thinking is a good idea before diving into any topic on a deeper level. Writing down what you currently know gives you a basis to reflect upon later.

In order to think critically one must also understand that it is a skill, that must be worked upon and as our muscles are with exercise.

Only the information you are open to reflecting upon, can set a standard albeit accurate or not. So one must be careful to reason with what is considered criteria.