The primary aim is to encourage students to observe themselves and others in the critical process. We want students to be able:
To know the difference between reliable and unreliable observations and statements of facts;
To observe objectively and thoroughly, and to collect sufficient factual or textual evidence;
To identify patterns or relationships in what they have observed or discovered in their reading;
To infer and to assume carefully;
To form opinions even while keeping an open mind;
To create arguments and to develop a skill in presenting them clearly
