WGU D265 Task 1: Critical Thinking Case
Study Evaluation Template (2026
Updated)
Critical Thinking Reason and Evidence - D265
Task 1
, D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template
D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in
Supporting Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the
template below. You will write your response to each item in the
blank box underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the
Learning Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other
sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and
Premise(s) and conclusion of an argument from your selected
Conclusion case study below.
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for
help with this task aspect.
Premise(s):
P1: Fatima handles grocery budgeting, household bills, and
savings for her family of four.
P2: Household budget considerations are harder than those for
business expenses.
P3: Many small business owners operate without professional
help for finances.
Conclusion:
Thus, Fatima does not need a financial advisor and is capable
of handling the finances for her business.
Deductive/ In the box below, please describe whether the
Inductive argument is deductive or inductive.
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help
with
Study Evaluation Template (2026
Updated)
Critical Thinking Reason and Evidence - D265
Task 1
, D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template
D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in
Supporting Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the
template below. You will write your response to each item in the
blank box underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the
Learning Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other
sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and
Premise(s) and conclusion of an argument from your selected
Conclusion case study below.
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for
help with this task aspect.
Premise(s):
P1: Fatima handles grocery budgeting, household bills, and
savings for her family of four.
P2: Household budget considerations are harder than those for
business expenses.
P3: Many small business owners operate without professional
help for finances.
Conclusion:
Thus, Fatima does not need a financial advisor and is capable
of handling the finances for her business.
Deductive/ In the box below, please describe whether the
Inductive argument is deductive or inductive.
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help
with
