When critical thinkers gather information and ideas, the first step they take is to
A. decide on methods for gathering information.
B. determine whether their sources are trustworthy.
C. take stock of the information they currently possess to discover any gaps.
D. evaluate the quality of the information.
E. classify the types of information they have.
Answer: C
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