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Critical Thinking Skills for University Success
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 26 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة The University of Sydney
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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

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Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!

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  • Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!

Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes

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  • Critical Thinking Weekly Topics

Assessment Overview

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Summative Peer Assessment

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1.1 Introduction to Course

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1.2 Introduction to Academic Culture & Critical Thinking

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  • 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
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1.3 Survival Skills for University

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  • 1.3a Survival Skills at University part 1
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1.4 Academic Integrity

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2.1 Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking

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  • 2.1 Dispositions for Critical Thinking

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2.2 Argument Spheres

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2.3 Argument Fields

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2.4 Questioning in Critical Thinking

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  • 2.4 Questioning in Critical Thinking

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3.1 Premises & Conclusions

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3.2 Common Fallacies

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3.3 Forms of Reasoning

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3.4 Applying Systems Thinking

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4.1 Claims & Evidence

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4.2 Identifying Biases & Assumptions

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4.3 Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments

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4.4 Types of Arguments

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  • 4.4 Types of Argument

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5.1 Argument structures

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5.2 Models for Academic Argumentation

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5.3 Critical Thinking & Critique

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5.4 Critical Thinking & Reflective Writing

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5.5 Assessment

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6.1 Assessment items

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  • 6.1 Course Reflection

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  • Summative Assessment Overview
  • How to mark your peers' assignments
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  • Congratulations - You've Finished!

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Boost your academic success with "Critical Thinking Skills for University Success" offered by Coursera. This foundational course in personal development, led by expert instructors, equips you with essential critical thinking and argumentation skills for university contexts. Over 1560 minutes, you'll learn to identify biases, support claims with evidence, and apply critical thinking to real-world issues. Available through a Starter subscription, it's perfect for students aiming to enhance their academic performance.

Katherine Olston
Instructors

Katherine Olston

Luke Alexander
Instructors

Luke Alexander