My colleague Elizabeth Mix gave me the idea for this song, suggesting that a song on one of our core curriculum student learning outcomes, \u201cCritical Thinking,\u201d would work to the tune of \u201cEleanor Rigby.\u201d Let me know what you think. The lyrics are in the video above (click on the image if it does not show up as an embedded video) as well as below:<\/p>\n
Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n
Ah, look at all the bold assertions<\/p>\n
Ah, look at all the bold assertions<\/p>\n
Critical thinking<\/p>\n
Demanding evidence<\/p>\n
Before something is believed<\/p>\n
Do not be deceived<\/p>\n
Investigation<\/p>\n
Weighing the logic and arguments<\/p>\n
For every claim<\/p>\n
They\u2019re not all the same<\/p>\n
CHORUS<\/span><\/p>\n
All the bold assertions<\/p>\n
Where do they all come from?<\/p>\n
They\u2019re in contradiction<\/p>\n
How will you choose just one?<\/p>\n
Citing your sources<\/p>\n
Means that you know you must show<\/p>\n
How you know what you know<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t just say so<\/p>\n
Doing your research<\/p>\n
Seeking a second opinion or even a third<\/p>\n
There\u2019s more to be heard<\/p>\n
CHORUS<\/span><\/p>\n
All the bold assertions<\/p>\n
Where do they all come from?<\/p>\n
They\u2019re in contradiction<\/p>\n
How will you choose just one?<\/p>\n
Checking credentials<\/p>\n
Finding an expert<\/p>\n
And not just some ideologue<\/p>\n
Who happens to blog<\/p>\n
Is there consensus?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t believe someone just \u2018cos<\/p>\n
They have a PhD<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a fallacy<\/p>\n
CHORUS<\/span><\/p>\n
All the bold assertions<\/p>\n
Where do they all come from?<\/p>\n
They\u2019re in contradiction<\/p>\n
How will you choose just one?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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