Critical Thinking Skills for University Success
Master essential critical thinking skills for academic success. Learn argumentation, logic, and analytical reasoning.
Master essential critical thinking skills for academic success. Learn argumentation, logic, and analytical reasoning.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Academic Skills for University Success Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Use critical thinking and argumentation in university contexts
Understand critical thinking's role in academic culture
Apply various thinking tools effectively
Identify argument types and biases
Use evidence to support claims effectively
Apply critical thinking to real-world problems
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.1 Hours PreRecorded video
30 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course develops essential critical thinking skills for university success. Students learn to analyze arguments, identify logical fallacies, evaluate evidence, and construct well-reasoned arguments. The curriculum covers formal logic structures, types of reasoning, bias recognition, and application of critical thinking to academic contexts. Through practical exercises and systematic instruction, learners develop the analytical and argumentative skills necessary for successful university studies.
Introduction to Critical Thinking in Academic Culture
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Critical Thinking in Academic Contexts
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Logic & Reasoning
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Argumentation
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Demonstrating Critical Thinking
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Summative Assignment
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Advancing Digital Learning at the University of Sydney
Katherine Olston is the Deputy Director (Digital Learning) at the Centre for English Teaching (CET) at the University of Sydney, Australia. She holds a Master’s in Learning Science and Technology (Research) from the University of Sydney, an International Diploma of Language Teaching Management from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Fine Art (Research) from the University of New South Wales. With a strong passion for technology-enhanced pedagogy, Katherine is actively engaged in researching innovative teaching and learning methods in the digital space, striving to enhance the educational experience for learners.
Championing Critical Thinking and Communication at the University of Sydney
Luke Alexander is a seasoned educator with a focus on critical thinking, communication skills, and academic literacy, having taught since 2004 across the U.K., Singapore, South Korea, and Australia. Currently serving as a Learning Designer with the Graduate Programs Team at the University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching, Luke is also in the process of completing his PhD in Linguistics, exploring the discourse of performance management in organizations. His research interests center on language use within specific communities, such as organizations and universities, and how individuals interact within these contexts, aiming to enhance understanding and communication in diverse environments.
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