Short quiz on syllabus (graded) It is not necessary to make an appointment to meet the prof (T / F) Circle all 3 of the main objectives in this course: (a) evaluate claims critically; (b) theorize creatively; (c) think simply; (d) develop an open mind; (e) diversity; (f) participate actively Session A is when the prof lectures to review basic concepts (T / F) How many unexcused absences do you get in this course? (a) none; (b) 1; (c) 2; (d) 3; (e) 4; (f) 5 To encourage participation, the prof will rely primarily on: (a) cold-calling; (b) intrinsic motivation; (c) team leaders; (d) magic The due date for the first draft of the individual paper is: Mar 9; (b) Mar 19; (c) Mar 29; (d) depends on team; (e) Apr 26 Which of the following are you not allowed to have in the classroom? (a) Water; (b) coffee; (c) food (i.e., solid); (d) laptop; (e) all of above Z302 – Spring 2013 Time Management Fundamentals Once again: If you anticipate legitimate absences during the semester, and you have written documentation of them (e.g., specific sporting events where you’re on the roster), feel free to bring them to me very early in advance. I will record the specific dates in my notebook accordingly. Z302 – Spring 2013 Time Management Fundamentals Critical thinking training 3 Source: Rick Ligthelm © 2017 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Critical thinking tools Can be grouped into four: Tool #1: Ambiguous causality Tool #2: Trivial magnitude Tool #3: Misinterpretation of evidence Tool #4: Lack of practical utility 4 © 2017 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. © 2017 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. Tool #1: Ambiguous causality Tool #1: You say that A causes B. But, could it be the case that A does not cause B (or that A has only a small effect on B), because evidence more strongly supports an alternative model of the relationship between A and B? There are mainly two types of such alternative models: Reverse causality: B causes A instead of the other way around. Buying expensive suits (A) will make you rich (B). Playing basketball (A) makes you over 6”6 tall (200cm) (B). Supreme confidence (A) makes you a competent employee (B). 5 © 2017 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized.