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 1. Source

2. Message

3. Channel

4. Receiver

5. Feedback

6. Environment

7. Context

8. Interference

Critical thinking is the processing and sometimes reprocessing of our own thoughts to make them clearer or most effective. It is a process of the "self". Our text refers to critical thinking as, "self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking." This plays a crucial role in developing our writing skills as it will ensure that we are more likely to reach out target and reach better conclusions.

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Concentration is central to our ability to write and think critically. No matter weather we are alone or in a group we do not want to get side tracked and waste valuable time.

 1. Determine your general purpose: are you trying to inform, persuade, entertain, facilitate interaction, or motivate a reader?

2. Determine your specific purpose (the desired outcome).

3. Make sure your purpose is realistic.

4. Make sure your timing is appropriate.

5. Make sure your sources are credible.

6. Make sure the message reflects positively on your business.

7. Determine audience size.

8. Determine audience composition.

9. Determine audience knowledge and awareness of topic.

10. Anticipate probable responses.

11. Select the correct channel.

12. Make sure the information provided is accurate, ethical, and pertinent.

Declarative

Imperative

Interrogative

Exclamatory