They can express these ideas in a manner appropriate to their audience and context. Students can state a judgment and support it with concrete evidence. They can analyze arguments to find the main and supporting points, and can identify unsupported claims and assumptions. They can pose relevant questions, distinguish factual statements from value judgments, identify bias, and constructively challenge their own thinking. They can give open-minded consideration to a diversity of opinions.
Students can listen actively and construct an appropriate summary of another's message.
They can give and receive constructive feedback. They participate effectively in group discussions and collaborative work situations, and they are able to deal with interpersonal conflicts. They can prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation. Students can use research to solve problems. They can formulate effective research questions, survey available resources, and search both print and electronic sources for relevant information and opinion.