Critical Thinking for University Study
Self Development
A course by
Massey University
Develop critical thinking strategies and prepare for undergraduate study with this self-paced online short course for new university students.
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
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Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.
This course starts anytime
FREE COURSE
NZ$0
Enquire about international pricing
Free for real. No catch, just your next step waiting.
This course starts anytime
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate awareness of critical thinking strategies
Recognise and describe core strategies and concepts in critical thinking for academic purposes.
Assess credibility and relevance of sources
Critically evaluate various sources to determine their trustworthiness and usefulness for academic work.
What You're Signing Up For
This UniReady short course is designed to help students new to university study to build critical thinking skills essential for academic success. Through a series of resources, tasks, and activities, ākonga will develop the ability to assess sources, evaluate arguments, and apply logical and numerical reasoning. The course is self-paced, free to access, and ideal for those returning to study or seeking to boost their confidence in university-level thinking.
Course Content
- Assessing the credibility and relevance of sources
- Identifying and evaluating arguments
- Applying logical thinking to evidence
- Applying numerical reasoning to evidence
- Building a kete (collection) of resources and knowledge for ongoing learning
