Discussion Critical Reading Approach

It is vital to use a methodical strategy when critically assessing a source of information to determine its credibility and trustworthiness. 

1. To check the accuracy of the information provided, cross-reference it with other credible sources. Look for corroborating evidence and see if you can find similar information from numerous independent sources. 
2. Examine whether the source includes correct citations and references to back up its claims or comments. A lack of reputable references might indicate that the material offered has a shaky foundation. 
3. Conduct more research to obtain more facts and viewpoints on the topic to guarantee a thorough grasp and avoid relying too heavily on a single source. 

Finally, an information source's acceptability or rejection should be determined by its capacity to meet these important evaluation criteria. When dealing with controversial or important matters, it is critical to approach each source with caution and rigor. 

Discussion: Give three reasons why Critical Thinking is an important skill for you in your life and for your future career?

1. The ability to analyse the problems, consider different-different viewpoints, and evaluate evidence. This useful skill, allowing me to make well-informed decisions, design inventive solutions, and effectively tackle complex difficulties in software developer role. 
2. The ability to think critically can make more informed decisions by focusing on data and logical reasoning rather than biases or emotions. Before making major decisions, I can use this talent to investigate many options, forecast the future consequences, and evaluate the benefits and drawbacks. As a result, I have a better chance of achieving success in both their personal and professional life. 
3. Critical thinking is a necessary talent in today's fast-paced and complex environment. It allows people to challenge long-held views, explore new ideas, and accept change. This talent assists people in adapting to new situations, remaining receptive, and devising imaginative and original solutions to problems, making them essential resources in Software developer role that requires adaptation, problem-solving, and invention. 

Discussion: Share an experience where teamwork didn't work. How did you work through this to create a positive outcome?

I once worked as part of a cross-functional team on a project to create a new software application for a logistics company. The team consisted of members from different departments, such as developers, designers, and marketing professionals. There was a lot of enthusiasm and a great sense of collaboration at first, but as the project progressed, we ran into major challenge which is Lack of communication, which severe communication breakdown and siloed working among the team members. The developers were unsure about the requirements, and the marketing team didn't have updated information about the project's progress. To overcome this challenge, we started having frequent cross-functional meetings to talk about advancements, difficulties, and obstacles in order to get past this obstacle. These gatherings gave team a forum for candid conversation and kept everyone informed. 

Explain why data literacy is important and how this connects to your chosen STEM discipline.

In the current digital age, where enormous volumes of data are produced every second, data literacy is essential for people to navigate and make valid decisions using the information at hand. It is a crucial collection of abilities that enables people to understand the relevance, context, and caliber of info, facilitating productive communication and teamwork. 

Data literacy is crucial in the STEM field of IT, which I have chosen. IT field handle enormous amounts of data and are in charge of creating the systems, apps, and algorithms that process, examine, and interpret this data in order to derive valuable insights. Computer scientists would find it difficult to recognize patterns, uncover trends, or generate reliable forecasts from the data they work with without data literacy.