ENG 101: Critical Thinking & Academic Writing
Each unit below contains links, videos, and related content for additional exploration of concepts we will be discussing in class. Please also refer to our course homepage on MYDTCC for specific assignments and materials. This area is updated as our conversations shape our content, so check back regularly. Feel free to use the email form at the bottom of the page to share your ideas or comments on these resources!
- Interpretation and perception: Optical Illusions
- Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning: The Sherlock Holmes Conundrum
- Too Much Twitter
- The Tyranny of Relentless Positivity
Unit One: Summary Paraphrase
- Is Google Making Us Stupid? Debate.org has some perspectives.
- What Is Confirmation Bias?
- The Importance of Being Curious
- Why Are We So Intrigued by Zombies?
Unit Two: Critical Response
- Advantages and Disadvantages of being childfree
- Why do people believe in ghosts?
- Are we meant to be monogamous? Why people cheat and the appeal of open relationships.
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- How to tell if you are a high self-monitor QUIZ
- Organization and Academic Success
- Beauty Standards around the World
- How Biased are You? QUIZ
- 11 Traits of a Fair-Minded Person
- How to Spot Fake News
- Evaluating the Credibility of Your Sources
- Climate Change Is Real, according to science
Unit Three: Critical Analysis
- Are Flat-Earthers Being Serious?
- Overconfidence is Responsible for a lot of Mistakes. Here's how to avoid it.
- Thou Shalt Not Commit Logical Fallacies
- How Homophobia Hurts Us All