Instructions for Critical thinking paper
NASPAA Competency: To Analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and
make decisions (artifact: PADM 7601, 7602, 7612, 7213)
This competency means that students should be able to demonstrate the ability to do the
following:
1. Identify a problem or research questions
2. Collect and analyze data or information related to that problem
3. Draw meaningful conclusions from that analysis that informs decision-making or
solutions
Artifact: {Link to paper or project which demonstrates knowledge of this competency. You
will upload your paper and link it on the "Artifact" tab for this page.}
1) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to identify a problem or research
questions? (100-200 words)
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2) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to collect and analyze data or
information? (100-200 words)
{Text here}
3) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to draw meaningful conclusions
from that analysis that informs decision making or solutions? (100-200 words)
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4) Discuss three ways in which your coursework in the MPA program has enhanced
your ability to analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
(100-200 words)
