Critical thinking is an essential part of succeeding at uni. It supports your academic writing and deepens your learning.
Thinking critically doesn’t just mean being critical. It involves:
- synthesising ideas
- questioning evidence
- reflecting on assumptions
- applying ideas to different contexts.
Moreover, it is the foundation of building an effective academic argument.
Your academic argument is your stance, claim or position on a topic. It is backed up by relevant evidence. When building an argument:
- structure it correctly
- consider potential counterarguments
- explain why your evidence is sufficient, sound and reliable.
Learning and developing this skill will help you write better assignments. It will also help you to be more persuasive in your professional life.
Find out more about developing study skills. If you have any questions about succeeding at uni, contact the Library.
