Students will complete a short paper (3 typed pages not including title or references). 

• The paper will focus on the concept of Critical Thinking and should address the following questions:
  • What is critical thinking?
  • How is it developed?
  • Does it relate to nursing practice?
• The  paper must include references to a minimum of four peer reviewed journal articles
• The paper must be based upon original work. A paper submitted which was completed in a previous course will result in a grade of zero and possible dismissal from the nursing program.
• A requirement of this assignment is an appointment with the writing center. Plan accordingly.
• The paper is worth 90 points. APA format with citations will be graded. Use Times New Roman 12 font with one inch margins. An abstract is not required.