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Evaluating Sources and Claims

Evaluating Sources and Claims

This course is part of Critical Thinking and Logical Reasoning Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Evaluate the credibility of sources and the plausibility of claims by identifying manipulative communication techniques.
Apply tests of truthfulness, logical strength, and relevance to analyze arguments and identify common reasoning fallacies.

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There is 1 module in this course

Advance your critical thinking skills by learning to expertly assess any argument for credibility and plausibility. In this course, you will learn to distinguish trustworthy sources from propaganda, differentiate between an expert and an authority, and apply four key tests to evaluate a claim’s soundness. By mastering these techniques, you will be equipped to identify common reasoning errors and make more informed judgments, a crucial advantage in any academic or professional setting.

During this course, you will put the information acquired throughout the past modules to use while assessing various arguments. You will learn more about the differences between trustworthy and untrustworthy sources, as well as how to differentiate between an expert and an authority. Furthermore, you will explore how various tests can be used to evaluate the soundness of an argument. Finally, you will learn to acquire skills to help you identify common reasoning errors.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

Recognizing a Trustworthy Source2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 70 minutes

Reading: Who Should You Trust? pp. 113-11710 minutes
Reading: Credibility of Claims pp. 118-12010 minutes
Reading: What Should You Believe? pp. 120-13020 minutes
Reading: Evaluating Arguments pp. 138-15430 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Examples of Authorities Versus Experts5 minutes
Interactive: Which Examples Impact Expertise?5 minutes
Interactive: Characteristics of a Trustworthy Source5 minutes
Interactive: Four Tests to Evaluate Arguments5 minutes

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