Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

This course is part of Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Katherine Olston

Luke Alexander

Instructors: Katherine Olston

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No prior experience required

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3 weeks at 10 hours a week

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.8

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No prior experience required

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3 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

94%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this course, you will learn how to develop your Critical Thinking Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Use critical thinking and argumentation in university contexts to improve academic results 2. Understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture 3. Use a variety of thinking tools to improve critical thinking 4. Identify types of argument, and bias within arguments, in order to better evaluate the strength of arguments 5. Use evidence to support claims in arguments 6. Apply critical thinking and argumentation to real world problems and issues

What's included

7 videos7 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 47 minutes

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!1 minute
1.1a Introduction to the Course3 minutes
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture10 minutes
1.2b Introduction to Critical Thinking9 minutes
1.3a Survival Skills at University part 15 minutes
1.3b Survival Skills for University part 27 minutes
1.4a Academic Integrity9 minutes

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Critical Thinking Weekly Topics10 minutes
Critical Thinking Assessment Overview10 minutes
Summative Peer Assessment10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 160 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 130 minutes
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 110 minutes
1.1 Practice quiz30 minutes
1.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
1.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes
1.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

1.1 Introduction Forum10 minutes
1.4 Academic Integrity10 minutes

What's included

7 videos4 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 45 minutes

2.1a Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking7 minutes
2.1b Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking Expert Video6 minutes
2.2a Argument Spheres7 minutes
2.3a Argument Fields7 minutes
2.4a Questioning in Critical Thinking6 minutes
2.4b Questioning a Text6 minutes
2.4c Questioning in Critical Thinking Expert Video4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 155 minutes

2.5 Summative Quiz - Module 225 minutes
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 210 minutes
2.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
2.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
2.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes
2.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

2.1 Dispositions for Critical Thinking10 minutes
2.4 Questioning in Critical Thinking10 minutes

What's included

6 videos4 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 46 minutes

3.1a Premises and Conclusions7 minutes
3.1b Formal Logic Structures9 minutes
3.2a Common Fallacies7 minutes
3.3a Forms of Reasoning9 minutes
3.4a Applying Systems Thinking7 minutes
3.4b Applying Systems Thinking Expert Video4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 155 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 325 minutes
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 310 minutes
3.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
3.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
3.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes
3.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

3.2 Common Fallacies10 minutes
3.4 Systems Thinking10 minutes

What's included

10 videos4 readings6 assignments3 discussion prompts

10 videosTotal 66 minutes

4.1a Claims and Evidence5 minutes
4.1b Claims and Evidence Expert Video3 minutes
4.2a Identifying Biases and Assumptions 15 minutes
4.2b Identifying Biases and Assumptions 28 minutes
4.2c Identifying Biases and Assumptions 36 minutes
4.3a Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments 16 minutes
4.3b Using Criteria to Evaluate Arguments 25 minutes
4.4a Types of Argument 111 minutes
4.4b Types of Argument 26 minutes
4.4c Types of Arguments Expert Video5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 155 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 425 minutes
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 410 minutes
4.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
4.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
4.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes
4.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

4.1 Claims and Evidence10 minutes
4.2 Biases and Assumptions10 minutes
4.4 Types of Argument10 minutes

What's included

6 videos4 readings6 assignments2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 42 minutes

5.1a Argument Structures5 minutes
5.1b Argument Chains5 minutes
5.1c Argument Chains - Slippery Slope5 minutes
5.2a Models for Academic Argumentation9 minutes
5.3a Critical Thinking and Critique7 minutes
5.4a Critical Thinking and Reflective Writing9 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes
Learning Resources10 minutes
Learning Outcomes10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 155 minutes

Summative Quiz - Module 525 minutes
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 510 minutes
5.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
5.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
5.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes
5.4 Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

5.2 Models of Academic Argumentation10 minutes
5.4a Critical Thinking and Reflective Writing10 minutes

What's included

4 readings1 peer review2 discussion prompts

4 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Summative Assessment Overview10 minutes
How to mark your peers' assignments70 minutes
Practice peer marking activity answers10 minutes
Congratulations - You've Finished!10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Critically evaluating arguments120 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

End of Course Discussion10 minutes
6.1 Course Reflection10 minutes

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Katherine Olston

Katherine Olston

The University of Sydney

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The University of Sydney

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