Assignment Task:
In addition to developing critical thinking skills, a criminal justice professional must also develop problem-solving skills. Both skill sets will help you prioritize and manage risks in any job, regardless of the sub domain (e.g., law enforcement, courts, corrections).
Before completing this discussion, review the 5 strategies of constructive arguments described in the "Constructing Extended Arguments" section of Ch. 10, "Constructing Arguments," of your textbook, Thinking Critically.
As you analyze constructive arguments to determine how they can be used to solve problems and manage risks in a criminal justice context, respond to the following:
Which of these 5 strategies of constructive arguments do you feel are most important for a detective conducting an interview of a suspect or witness?
How might the strategy or strategies you selected help a detective solve problems or mitigate risk during investigations or interrogations?
Reflect on what you have learned about extended arguments. Which critical thinking traits are most relevant when developing written or spoken extended arguments?
Note: Consider reviewing the 10 personal traits of an effective thinker in Ch. 2, "Thinking Critically," in Thinking Critically.
How might developing written or spoken extended arguments help you mitigate risk or solve problems in the criminal justice career you would like to pursue? My Criminal Justice Career Choice Is Parole Officer.