Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

Product type

Critical Thinking Skills for University Success

Coursera (CC)
Logo Coursera (CC)
Provider rating: starstarstarstar_halfstar_border 7.2 Coursera (CC) has an average rating of 7.2 (out of 6 reviews)

Need more information? Get more details on the site of the provider.

Description

When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About 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

Who is th…

Read the complete description

Frequently asked questions

There are no frequently asked questions yet. If you have any more questions or need help, contact our customer service.

When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About 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

Who is this class for: This course is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.

Created by:  The University of Sydney
  • Taught by:  Katherine Olston, Deputy Director (Digital Learning)

    University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
  • Taught by:  Luke Alexander, Academic Literacy Instructor and MOOC Learning Instructor

    Centre for English Teaching
Basic Info Course 3 of 5 in the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization Level Beginner Commitment 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

Help from your peers

Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

Certificates

Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.

The University of Sydney The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading comprehensive research and teaching universities, consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of universities in the world. In 2015, we were ranked 45 in the QS World University Rankings, and 100 percent of our research was rated at above, or well above, world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia report.

Syllabus


WEEK 1


Introduction to Critical Thinking in Academic Culture



7 videos, 7 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. Video: Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
  2. Reading: Critical Thinking Weekly Topics
  3. Reading: Critical Thinking Assessment Overview
  4. Reading: Summative Peer Assessment
  5. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  6. Video: 1.1a Introduction to the Course
  7. Discussion Prompt: 1.1 Introduction Forum
  8. Practice Quiz: 1.1 Practice quiz
  9. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  10. Video: 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
  11. Video: 1.2b Introduction to Critical Thinking
  12. Practice Quiz: 1.2 Practice Quiz
  13. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  14. Video: 1.3a Survival Skills at University part 1
  15. Video: 1.3b Survival Skills for University part 2
  16. Practice Quiz: 1.3 Practice Quiz
  17. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  18. Video: 1.4a Academic Integrity
  19. Discussion Prompt: 1.4 Academic Integrity
  20. Practice Quiz: 1.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 1
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 1

WEEK 2


Critical Thinking in Academic Contexts



7 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 2.1a Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking
  3. Video: 2.1b Dispositions & Habits of Mind for Critical Thinking Expert Video
  4. Discussion Prompt: 2.1 Dispositions for Critical Thinking
  5. Practice Quiz: 2.1 Practice Quiz
  6. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  7. Video: 2.2a Argument Spheres
  8. Practice Quiz: 2.2 Practice Quiz
  9. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  10. Video: 2.3a Argument Fields
  11. Practice Quiz: 2.3 Practice Quiz
  12. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  13. Video: 2.4a Questioning in Critical Thinking
  14. Video: 2.4b Questioning a Text
  15. Video: 2.4c Questioning in Critical Thinking Expert Video
  16. Discussion Prompt: 2.4 Questioning in Critical Thinking
  17. Practice Quiz: 2.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: 2.5 Summative Quiz - Module 2
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 2

WEEK 3


Logic & Reasoning



6 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 3.1a Premises and Conclusions
  3. Video: 3.1b Formal Logic Structures
  4. Practice Quiz: 3.1 Practice Quiz
  5. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  6. Video: 3.2a Common Fallacies
  7. Discussion Prompt: 3.2 Common Fallacies
  8. Practice Quiz: 3.2 Practice Quiz
  9. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  10. Video: 3.3a Forms of Reasoning
  11. Practice Quiz: 3.3 Practice Quiz
  12. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  13. Video: 3.4a Applying Systems Thinking
  14. Video: 3.4b Applying Systems Thinking Expert Video
  15. Discussion Prompt: 3.4 Systems Thinking
  16. Practice Quiz: 3.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 3
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 3

WEEK 4


Argumentation



10 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 4.1a Claims and Evidence
  3. Video: 4.1b Claims and Evidence Expert Video
  4. Discussion Prompt: 4.1 Claims and Evidence
  5. Practice Quiz: 4.1 Practice Quiz
  6. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  7. Video: 4.2a Identifying Biases and Assumptions 1
  8. Video: 4.2b Identifying Biases and Assumptions 2
  9. Video: 4.2c Identifying Biases and Assumptions 3
  10. Discussion Prompt: 4.2 Biases and Assumptions
  11. Practice Quiz: 4.2 Practice Quiz
  12. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  13. Video: 4.3a Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate Arguments 1
  14. Video: 4.3b Using Criteria to Evaluate Arguments 2
  15. Practice Quiz: 4.3 Practice Quiz
  16. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  17. Video: 4.4a Types of Argument 1
  18. Video: 4.4b Types of Argument 2
  19. Video: 4.4c Types of Arguments Expert Video
  20. Discussion Prompt: 4.4 Types of Argument
  21. Practice Quiz: 4.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 4
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 4

WEEK 5


Demonstrating Critical Thinking



6 videos, 4 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand


  1. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  2. Video: 5.1a Argument Structures
  3. Video: 5.1b Argument Chains
  4. Video: 5.1c Argument Chains - Slippery Slope
  5. Practice Quiz: 5.1 Practice Quiz
  6. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  7. Video: 5.2a Models for Academic Argumentation
  8. Discussion Prompt: 5.2 Models of Academic Argumentation
  9. Practice Quiz: 5.2 Practice Quiz
  10. Reading: Learning Resources
  11. Video: 5.3a Critical Thinking and Critique
  12. Practice Quiz: 5.3 Practice Quiz
  13. Reading: Learning Outcomes
  14. Video: 5.4a Critical Thinking and Reflective Writing
  15. Discussion Prompt: 5.4a Critical Thinking and Reflective Writing
  16. Practice Quiz: 5.4 Practice Quiz

Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 5
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 5

WEEK 6


Summative Assignment



4 readings expand


  1. Discussion Prompt: End of Course Discussion
  2. Reading: Summative Assessment Overview
  3. Reading: How to mark your peers' assignments
  4. Reading: Practice peer marking activity answers
  5. Discussion Prompt: 6.1 Course Reflection
  6. Reading: Congratulations - You've Finished!

Graded: Critically evaluating arguments
There are no reviews yet.

    Share your review

    Do you have experience with this course? Submit your review and help other people make the right choice. As a thank you for your effort we will donate $1.- to Stichting Edukans.

    There are no frequently asked questions yet. If you have any more questions or need help, contact our customer service.