Evaluating Sources and Claims

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Evaluating Sources and Claims

About this course

Advance your critical thinking skills by learning to expertly assess any argument for credibility and plausibility. In this course, you will learn to distinguish trustworthy sources from propaganda, differentiate between an expert and an authority, and apply four key tests to evaluate a claim’s soundness. By mastering these techniques, you will be equipped to identify common reasoning errors and make more informed judgments, a crucial advantage in any academic or professional setting.

What you'll learn

  • assess arguments for credibility
  • distinguish between trustworthy sources and propaganda
  • identify common reasoning errors
  • apply tests to evaluate the soundness of claims

Skills you'll gain

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