CRITICAL THINKING IN WRITING SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES FOR STUDENTS

Abstract

This research is conceptual research which contains critical thinking about writing scientific papers for students. This research method uses qualitative-descriptive methods. This research approach uses a descriptive approach, which in this research is about describing thought patterns in writing scientific articles. This research is part of conceptual research that contains theories or understanding related to critical thinking in writing scientific papers for students. Data sources obtained through books and journal articles are appropriate to this research. The results and discussion contained in this research discuss understanding critical thinking towards writing scientific articles among students. Because writing scientific articles requires critical thinking to obtain a clear and appropriate topic to be discussed in this research. This writing activity was able to improve students' critical thinking. Higher education is part of a forum or place to improve the quality of education for students who will continue their education to a level one step higher than their previous level of education. However, in the aspect of change, students are encouraged to be active in helping this change by improving their critical thinking skills through writing skills. This writing skill can later help improve students' mindset in writing scientific work, namely scientific articles. Through scientific work in the form of scientific articles, the quality of education in higher education is more advanced