One of the benefits of a higher education Teribums is that you learn not just "raw facts" interesting as they are, but you also learn to question those self same facts. Is the "evidence" before you correct.

You question the writer. You question his/her ethos, you question their politics and WHY they are writing the book.

You ask if the "facts" they are writing of are presented objectively and not subjectively.

You seek all the available information, not just the selective bits that go along nicely with your personal preferences.

You should always question yourself, especially yourself. When you have done this you MAY have an insight into the subject in question. Providing you have a modicum of intelligence.

Regurgitating "facts" is normally left behind at your secondary school.