Review MOOC 3 (SSL101c)

In which of the following faculties would you be more likely to find critique as a way of understanding and analyzing the world?
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• Literary Studies

• Biology

• Education

• Computer Science

Which of the following are some of the core values and expectations of academic culture mentioned by academics in 1.2a?
Check all that apply.

• The contingency of knowledge

• Ethical contribution

• Academic integrity

• Critical thinking

• Intellectual inquiry and communication

At university, what is an argument?
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• Another word for a conclusion

• An attempt to defend, validate or explain a conclusion using specific reasons or evidence

• A more polite term for a fight

• An angry disagreement between two people

"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence." - David Hume
What quality of academic culture does this relate to?
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• The contingent nature of academic knowledge

• The importance of independent learning

• The use of research to produce knowledge

• The need for proof to support opinions

Which of the following is a trait of critical thinking according to lecture 1.2b?
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• It reflects on its own basis, background and reasons.

• It is easy and carefree.

• It aims to be objective and free from bias.

• It is forceful and persuasive.

What is a questioning stance, according to the lesson?
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• A way of reading a text

• A way of standing that improves concentration

• A general way of life

• A way of approaching a text

Why do we need to take a questioning stance in our learning at university?
Check one option.

• Because it is so important in academic culture

• To avoid the 'who cares' questions

• To more fully understand the topic you are learning

• To poke holes in an argument

Apart from academic disciplines, what are some other things that can define an argument field?
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• Faculty

• Courtroom

• School of thought

• Profession

Which of the following are characteristics of argument fields?
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• Common object of study

• Shared academic discipline such as biology or law

• Shared processes of thought

• Shared opinion on the common object of study

• Agreement on what knowledge is

What metaphor do Molinari and Kavanagh (2013) use to describe critical thinking?
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• A slippery eel

• A proud lion

• A friendly dog

• A lazy sloth