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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{4} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Critical Thinking}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Clarity \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) Definition: Clear and understandable reasoning. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 1) Example: Define terms like "biodiversity" or "sustainability." \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2) Tip: Ask, "Could you elaborate?" \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 1) Accuracy \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 1) Definition: Information that is true and free from errors. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2) Example: Cross-check data against peer-reviewed sources. \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 2) Tip: Use credible references. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 1) Relevance \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 1) Definition: Relating to the main topic or issue. \newline % Row Count 13 (+ 1) Example: Focus on factors directly affecting a species, like habitat loss. \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 2) Tip: Ask, "How does this connect?" \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 1) Precision \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 1) Definition: Specific details and measurements. \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 1) Example: Specify "population decline by 40\%" instead of "many animals are endangered." \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 2) Tip: Provide statistics or examples. \newline % Row Count 21 (+ 1) Depth \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 1) Definition: Addressing complexities and underlying issues. \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 2) Example: Discuss systemic causes, not just surface symptoms. \newline % Row Count 26 (+ 2) Tip: Ask, "What are the root causes?" \newline % Row Count 27 (+ 1) Breadth \newline % Row Count 28 (+ 1) Definition: Considering multiple perspectives. \newline % Row Count 29 (+ 1) Example: Evaluate economic, ecological, and cultural aspects of conservation. \newline % Row Count 31 (+ 2) } \tn \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Critical Thinking (cont)}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Tip: Explore all stakeholders' viewpoints. \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) Logic \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 1) Definition: Reasoning that makes sense. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1) Example: Ensure conclusions follow from evidence. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) Tip: Check for contradictions. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 1) Fairness \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 1) Definition: Avoiding bias or favoritism. \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 1) Example: Present unbiased data about stakeholders' impact. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2) Tip: Ask, "Am I being objective?"% Row Count 10 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Logical Fallacies}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Strawman \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 2) Example: "They only care about money, not wildlife." \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 2) Solution: Address the real argument. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 1) Ad Hominem \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 1) Attacking the person instead of the argument. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 1) Example: "They're not an expert, so their opinion is invalid." \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 2) Solution: Focus on evidence. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 1) Appeal to Emotion \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 1) Using fear, pity, or anger to sway opinion. \newline % Row Count 13 (+ 1) Example: "If we don't act now, everything will be lost tomorrow!" \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 2) Solution: Rely on data and logic. \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 1) False Dichotomy \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 1) Presenting two choices as the only options. \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 1) Example: "It's either development or conservation." \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 2) Solution: Explore alternatives. \newline % Row Count 21 (+ 1) Circular Reasoning \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 1) Repeating the conclusion as evidence. \newline % Row Count 23 (+ 1) Example: "It's bad because it's wrong." \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 1) Solution: Provide external justification. \newline % Row Count 25 (+ 1) Hasty Generalization \newline % Row Count 26 (+ 1) Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence. \newline % Row Count 27 (+ 1) Example: "This species declined in one area, so all populations are at risk." \newline % Row Count 29 (+ 2) Solution: Collect comprehensive data.% Row Count 30 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Biodiversity}} \tn 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Ecosystem Management \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 1) - Goal: Maintain biodiversity, ecosystem function, and resilience. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2) - Approach: Adaptive management—adjust practices based on outcomes. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) 2. Habitat Conservation \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 1) - Critical habitat: Areas essential for species survival. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2) - Restoration: Rehabilitate degraded habitats to support species. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2) 3. Population Dynamics \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 1) - Carrying Capacity (K): Maximum population size an environment can sustain. \newline % Row Count 14 (+ 2) - Exponential Growth: Population grows without constraints (J-curve). \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 2) - Logistic Growth: Population stabilizes at carrying capacity (S-curve). \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 2) Legislation and Policy \newline % Row Count 19 (+ 1) 1. Endangered Species Act (ESA) \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 1) - Purpose: Protect species at risk of extinction and their habitats. \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 2) - Categories: Threatened vs. Endangered. \newline % Row Count 23 (+ 1) 2. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 1) - Protects all marine mammals in U.S. waters. \newline % Row Count 26 (+ 2) - Prohibits harassment, hunting, or capturing. \newline % Row Count 28 (+ 2) 3. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) \newline % Row Count 30 (+ 2) } \tn \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Biodiversity (cont)}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{ - Regulates trade of species to prevent overexploitation. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2) - Appendices: \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1) - I: Prohibited trade. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) - II: Regulated trade. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 1) - III: Species protected in specific countries. \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2) Field and Research Methods \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 1) 1. Mark-Recapture \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 1) - Estimates population size using captured and re-released individuals. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2) - Formula: \textbackslash{}( N = \textbackslash{}frac\{MC\}\{R\} \textbackslash{}), where \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 1) - \textbackslash{}( M \textbackslash{}): Marked individuals, \newline % Row Count 13 (+ 1) - \textbackslash{}( C \textbackslash{}): Total captured in the second sample, \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 2) - \textbackslash{}( R \textbackslash{}): Recaptured marked individuals. \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 1) 2. Transect Sampling \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 1) - Measure biodiversity or population density along a fixed line. \newline % Row Count 19 (+ 2) 3. Telemetry \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 1) - Track animal movements using GPS or radio signals. \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 2) Ecological Principles \newline % Row Count 23 (+ 1) 1. Trophic Levels \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 1) - Producers → Primary Consumers → Secondary Consumers → Tertiary Consumers. \newline % Row Count 26 (+ 2) 2. Keystone Species \newline % Row Count 27 (+ 1) - Species with significant influence on ecosystem structure. \newline % Row Count 29 (+ 2) 3. Edge Effects \newline % Row Count 30 (+ 1) } \tn \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Biodiversity (cont)}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{ - Changes in population or ecosystem at habitat boundaries. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2) Threats to Wildlife and Fisheries \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1) 1. Habitat Loss \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) - Causes: Urbanization, agriculture, deforestation. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) - Mitigation: Habitat corridors, protected areas. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2) 2. Invasive Species \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 1) - Example: Zebra mussels outcompeting native aquatic species. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2) 3. Climate Change \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 1) - Impacts: Range shifts, altered breeding patterns. \newline % Row Count 14 (+ 2) 4. Overfishing \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 1) - Solutions: Quotas, marine protected areas (MPAs). \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 2) Case Study Framework \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 1) 1. Identify the species or ecosystem under study. \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 2) 2. Outline the primary threat (e.g., habitat loss, pollution). \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 2) 3. Highlight conservation strategies or policies applied. \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 2) 4. Discuss outcomes or ongoing challenges.% Row Count 25 (+ 1) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Science vs. News}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Critical Thinking Standards \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) 1. Clarity: Be clear about terms and objectives in research and policy. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 2) - Example: Define "habitat fragmentation" explicitly. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 2) 2. Accuracy: Ensure data and results are error-free and reliable. \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2) - Example: Use peer-reviewed studies for evidence. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2) 3. Relevance: Only include information directly related to your research question. \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2) 4. Precision: Provide detailed and specific measurements or observations. \newline % Row Count 13 (+ 2) - Example: Report species population declines in percentages or absolute numbers. \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 2) Logical Fallacies to Avoid \newline % Row Count 16 (+ 1) 1. Strawman: Misrepresenting opposing viewpoints to make them easier to disprove. \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 2) 2. Appeal to Emotion: Using fear or pity instead of logical reasoning. \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 2) 3. Hasty Generalization: Drawing conclusions from too small a sample. \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 2) 4. False Dichotomy: Presenting an issue as "either/or" when there are more options. \newline % Row Count 24 (+ 2) Ecological Concepts \newline % Row Count 25 (+ 1) 1. Keystone Species \newline % Row Count 26 (+ 1) - Definition: Species with a disproportionate effect on their ecosystem. \newline % Row Count 28 (+ 2) - Example: Wolves in Yellowstone Park regulate prey populations and influence plant growth. \newline % Row Count 30 (+ 2) } \tn \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{3.833cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Science vs. News (cont)}} \tn \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{2. Trophic Cascades \newline % Row Count 1 (+ 1) - Definition: Ecological changes caused by predator-prey interactions across trophic levels. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 2) 3. Biodiversity \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 1) - Measures: Species richness, genetic diversity. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2) - Importance: Ensures ecosystem resilience and productivity. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2) Conservation Strategies \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 1) 1. Protected Areas \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 1) - Examples: National parks, wildlife reserves. \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 2) - Goals: Preserve habitats and reduce human impacts. \newline % Row Count 14 (+ 2) 2. Restoration Ecology \newline % Row Count 15 (+ 1) - Actions: Replanting native vegetation, removing invasive species. \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 2) 3. Legislation \newline % Row Count 18 (+ 1) - Examples: Endangered Species Act (ESA), CITES. \newline % Row Count 20 (+ 2) - Purpose: Protect species at risk from extinction. \newline % Row Count 22 (+ 2) Field Methods and Tools \newline % Row Count 23 (+ 1) 1. Camera Traps: Non-invasive method for monitoring wildlife. \newline % Row Count 25 (+ 2) 2. Transect Sampling: Systematic survey method to estimate species density. \newline % Row Count 27 (+ 2) 3. GIS Mapping: Spatial analysis for habitat and species distribution.% Row Count 29 (+ 2) } \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}