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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing
Critical thinking (also Logic)
Definition:
Definitions of critical thinking are disputed, but having the ability to think critically and to apply logic to research questions are seen as higher-level education outcomes.
Useful resources on Critical thinking:
Hitchcock, D. (2018). Critical Thinking. E. N. Zalta (Ed.). The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. https://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2018/entries/critical-thinking
History, definitions, examples, controversies, and links to additional resources.
Klement, K. (2020). Introduction to Logic. https://logic.umasscreate.net/
Online syllabus, lecture notes, readings, syllabus, and exercises.
Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; CPS CreaT; IPS WC; PSR ER; Comp
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
- 1.2. Academic reading and writing
- 1.2.1. Preparing to write
- 1.2.1.1. Searching the literature
1.2.1.2. Analysis and synthesis
1.2.1.3. Critical reading
- 1.2.1.5. Evaluating use and misuse of scientific information
1.2.1.6. Reading and interpreting graphs, plots, statistical data
1.2.1.7. Organizing a writing project
1.2.1.8. Citing correctly and reference/citation management tools
1.2.1.9. Copyright: definition, why considered important/or not important, things to consider
- 1.2.3. Grant proposals
- 1.2.4. Corresponding with others
Author: Stephanie Krueger
Peer Reviewer(s): None
Last Updated: October 22, 2021