Reflecting on your reasoning skills is a process that can be tailored to your needs and preferences. To structure your reflection, consider the following framework. Define the situation by outlining the problem, question, or issue you are trying to reason through; what is the goal or purpose; and what is the context or background? Describe your reasoning by explaining how you approached the situation, what steps you took, which methods or tools you used, which sources or information you relied on, any assumptions or premises you made, arguments or claims you formulated, and conclusions or decisions you reached. Evaluate your reasoning by using criteria or standards to judge its validity, soundness, reliability, relevance, consistency, clarity, and convincingness. Identify any strengths and weaknesses in your reasoning as well as its outcomes or consequences. Finally, improve your reasoning skills
for future situations by noting any gaps or errors in your reasoning as well as feedback or suggestions received. Make changes to enhance your reasoning and use resources or support to develop it further.