What is criticality?

Thompson, Sally (2025) What is criticality? Journal of Paramedic Practice, 17 (3). p. 129. Full text not available from this repository.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2025.0019

Abstract

Third article in the Mastery in Writing series written by Sally Thompson, Senior Lecturer at the University of Cumbria.

Critical thinking is a skill that you will develop more confidence in as you advance through your studies. When you are asked to be critical about a topic, there are a few things that you should not do. The following are what being critical does not mean: Having a rant on an issue you feel strongly about; Giving your own personal opinion without supporting it with what the literature says; Simply telling the reader what the literature says; Only viewing a topic or subject through a negative lens. Remember you need to ‘critically evaluate’ and ‘critically analyse’ – this does not mean criticise an individual or a situation. Rather, it means to unpick a subject area, consider from different perspectives and demonstrate a deeper understanding.

Item Type: Article
Journal / Publication Title: Journal of Paramedic Practice
Publisher: Mark Allen Healthcare
ISSN: 2041-9457
Departments: Institute of Health > Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice
Additional Information: Sally Thompson, Senior Lecturer, Paramedic CPD, Institute of Health, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User: Anna Lupton
SWORD Depositor: Insight Administrator
Date Deposited: 10 Mar 2025 09:19
Last Modified: 10 Mar 2025 09:19
URI: https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8686
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