title: "Prep" for class and class activity: key to critical thinking.
abstract: Using guidelines, students independently complete a written preparation for class assignment to develop a knowledge base needed for active participation in one or more class activities. The authors present a two-part method that is key to developing critical-thinking skills, using case studies.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vanetzian
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Corrigan
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D011340:Problem Solving; D013850:Thinking; D014956:Writing