Enhancing your Higher Degree with Critical Thinking
Course description
This workshop will take higher degree candidates through a process for applying critical thinking to the writing of a thesis. It will cover philosophical issues related to epistemology (theory of knowledge), effective thinking, the construction and critical evaluation of argument and the role of evidence in supporting claims.
Type of course
Workshop
Presenters
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Steve Parker |
Who should attend
All Research Higher Degree Candidates.
This workshop will be relevant to candidates at any stage of their candidature.
What you will learn
- Some of the philosophical issues related to epistemology (theory of knowledge)
- A model of critical thinking
- How to construct and effective argument
- How to critically evaluate arguments of your own and others
- The role and evaluation of evidence in supporting claims
- How to apply critical thinking strategies to your thinking
- How to apply critical thinking strategies to your research project
- How to continue developing your critical thinking skills and habits of mind
