Discover a new world of business research, critical thinking, and writing
skills in this introductory lecture. We will also summarize the course expectations and provide a brief overview of assignments and papers.
Reading
Defining Critical Thinking – Read definitions of critical thinking:
http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/defining-critical-thinking/766 (Links to an external site.)
Unit 1, pages 1–55 in Academic Writing for Graduate Students by Swales
and Feak – complete the reading and tasks to develop the necessary
writing tools for academic writing.
Discussion Board Post
• Post answers on the discussion board on the following topic:
An oft-repeated complaint among human resource directors is that MBAs and undergraduates know how to apply formulas, but don’t know how to
use the results and think critically
• Part of critical thinking is providing solutions. Provide a response as to
how to resolve this problem
Written Homework
• Develop and hand in a one-page, well-phrased answer to the
following question
o Critical thinking is essential to effective learning and productive
living. Provide your definition of critical thinking and relate how these
skills can be transferred from higher education into the workplace.
Please provide support for outcomes
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