This course will equip you with the practical skills to become a more effective critical thinker. You will learn to evaluate the strength of arguments, assess your own thinking disposition, and apply frameworks like the Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric to make well reasoned judgments. By developing positive mental habits and learning to identify flawed reasoning, you will be prepared to solve complex problems and communicate your ideas with greater confidence and clarity in any professional or academic setting.
What you'll learn
Evaluate the strength and validity of arguments
Assess your own thinking disposition and identify cognitive biases
Apply the Holistic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric to make reasoned judgments
Identify common forms of flawed reasoning and logical fallacies
Develop positive mental habits for analytical thinking
Communicate ideas with greater confidence and clarity
Course objectives
Become a more effective critical thinker in professional and academic settings
Solve complex problems using structured reasoning frameworks
Make well-reasoned judgments by systematically evaluating evidence and arguments