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1 2nd International CDIO Conference Linkoping University Linkoping, Sweden 13 to 14 June 2006 A Critical Thinking Model for Engineering R. J. Niewoehner Aerospace Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, USA ABSTRACT Richard Paul s Model for Critical Thinking is adapted to the challenge of Engineering education. The Model is briefly described and exemplified by questions asked by engineers in practice. The paper concludes with exercises suitable for the undergraduate and graduate Engineering program. INTRODUCTION The analysis and evaluation of our Thinking as engineers requires a vocabulary of Thinking and reasoning.

1 2nd International CDIO Conference Linkoping University Linkoping, Sweden 13 to 14 June 2006 A Critical Thinking Model for Engineering R. J. Niewoehner Aerospace Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, USA

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