Academic Arguments

Why is it important to look at sources outside of what we already agree with?

• To understand other perspectives

• To be able to argue better against them

• To expand our thinking

• All of the above

Why should you constantly challenge your own opinions?

• To ensure your views stand up to scrutiny

• You shouldn't, you should stick to your beliefs no matter what evidence appears

• To pass the time and minimise boredom

• So you can pretend to have views you don't agree with to fit in

Reading and acknowledging opposing views exist means you must agree with them

• True

• False

The quote on the slide "Echo Chamber of Opinion" was by which famous Chinese writer?

• Mao Zedong

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Xi Jinping

It is okay to occaisionally go outside the subject area to reinforce your argument

• True

• False

James Fallon, who was mentioned within the lesson, works within which field?

• Physics

• Zoology

• Psychology

• Astronomy

According to the video, how many parts minimal must an essay have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five