When applying CTQs and CTDs to the topic of dreams, one might follow several steps combining CTQs to ask questions and guide the thinking process and CTDs to shape the answers to those questions.
Step 1
CTQ: What is a dream? Asking this question allows a critical thinker to start contemplating the topic with a basic definition. When asking this question, one is expected to think about dreaming from several perspectives: life-long, short-term, personal, spiritual, and others.
Step 2
After asking the first question, it is logical to apply the next step using a CTD “define.” In this regard, one would define the term “dream” by stating that a dream is a personal achievement manifested through material or non-material assets that one aspires to be true for themselves in the future.
Step 3
CTQ: What is my dream? This step is based on the previous critical question and helps to build on it. In particular, thinking about different options, I choose the most important and tentative one, which is a dream of finishing Medical Lab Science soon and starting to earn my living.
Step 4
Nest, a CTD “describe” might be applied to describe the dream’s particularities. The specific features of this dream include a high level of academic achievement, obtainment of good recommendations, gaining experience, and applying for a well-paid job.
Step 5
The next step is based on CTD “explain,” which allows for elaborating on the topic based on the aspirations identified. My dream of finishing my education and starting to work is based on my current active involvement in this activity and the need to become more independent.
Step 6
CTQ: What are the ways to achieve this dream? This question allows for a critical investigation of several approaches to achieving this dream. To answer it, I would brainstorm options and make a list of steps, including the commitment to learning, achievement of high grades, applying to the best organizations, and others.
Step 7
Lastly, the use of a CTD “compare and contrast” allows for focusing on the approaches other people used to achieve similar dreams. At this stage, it is important to focus on the examples from the life of my relatives, friends, and successful people to determine what steps they took to achieve their dreams. I would compare my envisioned methods with theirs to make conclusions.