QUIZ – MODULE 2 – Post Graduate Writing Hub

Q1: Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of critical thought in academia?

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Originality
Brevity
Flexibility
Reflexivity
Curiosity

Q2: Which of the following statements about mobility in African cities ranks highest in terms of clarity and objectivity?

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The issue of mobility in African cities has been on research and governance agendas for several decades now
The problem of mobility in African cities has been on research and governance agendas from the immediate postcolonial era to date
The issue of mobility in African cities has been on research and governance agendas from the immediate postcolonial era in the 1960s to date
The problem of mobility in African cities has been on research and governance agendas since the 1960s when many countries gained independence

Q3: Cultivating an open mind is necessary but not sufficient for developing critical thinking skills.

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True
False

Q4: Which assumptions can be inferred from the following news headline about an African country: “President welcomes new report on GDP growth assures of stronger economic performance.”

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Gross domestic product on its own is a reliable measure of the country’s prospects
Strong economic indices will automatically translate into benefits for the country’s citizens
The president of the country is an expert on economic growth
The social and political conditions required for continued economic growth in the country are in place

Q5: Which of the following is NOT a function of hedging?

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To distance oneself from other viewpoints in the literature
To avoid being seen as an authority on a subject
To acknowledge the possibility of alternative interpretations
To boost public confidence in the scientific process

Q6: The inevitability of uncertainty is detrimental to scientific progress.

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True
False

Q7: Which of the following practices are likely to help you develop critical thinking and writing skills for academia?

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Reading peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals in your field
Starting your thesis or paper after you have gathered all your data and are ready to write
Seeking regular feedback on your writing from your peers and supervisors
Joining a book club in your neighbourhood
Sharing emerging findings from your research at academic conferences attended by experts in your field

Q8: A paper can be said to be well written from a critical perspective if it:

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Presents its overall argument clearly and convincingly
Outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the methods used in data collection
Is definitive in its conclusions and leaves no room for questioning
Identifies gaps that remain in the knowledge around a given topic
Garners a high citation count in a short time

Q9: The higher the number of references listed in a scientific paper, the more credible the argument is from a critical writing perspective.

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True
False

Q10: A critical review of the literature on a topic should:

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Criticise existing positions on the topic based on popular opinion
Assess the validity of methodological choices in relation to the claims made by published authors
Synthesise information from various secondary sources to arrive at an informed position
Be descriptive as well as analytical
Identify and challenge any assumptions underlying the arguments made by different authors

Critical Thinking and Writing for Postgraduate Students

QUIZ – MODULE 2

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1. Question

Q1: Which of the following is NOT a defining feature of critical thought in academia?

2. Question

Q2: Which of the following statements about mobility in African cities ranks highest in terms of clarity and objectivity?

3. Question

Q3: Cultivating an open mind is necessary but not sufficient for developing critical thinking skills.

4. Question

Q4: Which assumptions can be inferred from the following news headline about an African country: “President welcomes new report on GDP growth assures of stronger economic performance.”

5. Question

Q5: Which of the following is NOT a function of hedging?

6. Question

Q6: The inevitability of uncertainty is detrimental to scientific progress.

7. Question

Q7: Which of the following practices are likely to help you develop critical thinking and writing skills for academia?

8. Question

Q8: A paper can be said to be well written from a critical perspective if it:

9. Question

Q9: The higher the number of references listed in a scientific paper, the more credible the argument is from a critical writing perspective.

10. Question

Q10: A critical review of the literature on a topic should: