| Question 1 | 10 / 10 points |
Two main characteristics of a critical thinker are being open-minded and an independent thinker.
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| True |
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| False |
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| Question 2 | 10 / 10 points |
Critical thinking doesn't require much effort because it focuses on surface level information.
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| True |
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| False |
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| Question 3 | 10 / 10 points |
Conducting research is important because it allows you to do all of the following EXCEPT:
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| Create an organized, factual paper |
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| Become an expert on a topic |
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| Support your general knowledge with provable facts |
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| Conducting research allows you to do all of the above |
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| Question 4 | 10 / 10 points |
The only way you can obtain reliable sources is by checking out books from a library.
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| True | ||
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| False | ||
| Question 5 | 10 / 10 points | ||
All of the following are rules you need to follow to avoid plagiarism EXCEPT:
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| Paraphrase | ||
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| Cite sources | ||
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| Copy sentences word for word | ||
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| Use a reference list | ||
| Question 6 | 10 / 10 points | ||
The key to writing a research paper is to find accurate and relevant facts to support your claim.
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| True | ||
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| False | ||
| Question 7 | 10 / 10 points | ||
Ashworth Learning Center provides all of the following EXCEPT:
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| Resources tailored to your program major | ||
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| Numerous Databases | ||
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| Tools to find credible academic source | ||
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| Ashworth Learning Center provides all of the above | ||
| Question 8 | 10 / 10 points | ||
Anecdotal information is based on:
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| Facts |
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| Personal Opinion |
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| Data |
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| Research |
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| Question 9 | 10 / 10 points |
Imagine you are going to buy your first car. You have been saving money every since you were 16 years old. Your dream car is a Mercedes Benz, but after careful consideration of your other financial responsibilities like college tuition you realize it is an unrealistic car for you. You decide instead to buy a smaller cheaper car that will fit into your budget. This scenario is best described as an example of:
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| Negotiating | ||
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| Critical thinking | ||
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| Researching | ||
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| Understanding | ||
| Question 10 | 10 / 10 points | ||
Charlie is reading a chapter in his global history textbook to help him write his term paper. Charlie takes the time to comprehend the information that he reads in each section to make sure he understand the information. What step in the critical thinking process is Charlie displaying?
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| Watch, Read, and Listen |
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| Analyze the information |
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| Form an opinion |
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| Apply the information |
