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Knowledge and Thinking Skills

Posted by Human Resources on November 16, 2017 in Human Resources

Thinking Critically

“Knowledge and Thinking Skills” is a Dalhousie Core Competency. This competency is defined as “Being knowledgeable and current in one’s area of expertise and on issues affecting the university. Having and developing the necessary cognitive abilities for effective research, interpretation, analysis, problem-solving and decision making.”

During November Skillsoft Online videos linked to the Knowledge and Thinking Skills competency will be featured. Explore the different aspects of critical thinking in these two 30 minute videos.

Thinking Critically: Drawing Conclusions with Confidence examines the elements of a logical conclusion, using visual tools to communicate conclusions and acting on your thinking.

Thinking Critically: Getting Your Arms around Arguments demonstrates how to spot an argument and explore its accuracy, logic, bias and persuasion. The elements of how to make a good argument are discussed.

Note:  If you have misplaced your Skillsoft specific log in information please go to Skillsoft Online Learning and use the “forgot your user ID” link. If you have never accessed Skillsoft before use Welcome or welcome as your password (it may be case sensitive depending on when you were entered into the system).  If you have customized your password and forget what it is use the “forgot your password” link to set a new one.   If you need further support please contact talent.management@dal.ca