you’re not stupid: critical thinking in ten minutes

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In this video, we delve into the very basic tenets of critical thinking that are often overlooked in university lecture halls.

By the end of this video, you'll gain the confidence to:
(a) Understand critical thinking pragmatically, without obscure academic explanations.
(b) Easily practice critical thinking while reading.
(c) Apply critical thinking when writing.

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Chapters

00:00 - 01:27 - What's at stake if you don't understand critical thinking
01:27 - 03:11 - What is critical thinking, ACTUALLY, though?
03:11 - 04:28 - Why do we do this?
04:28 - 06:26 - Critical Thinking While Reading
06:29 - 09:40 - Critical Thinking While Writing

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What type of content do you make on this channel?

I started off making Study With Me videos, then the channel evolved with some PhD Vlogs and Advice Videos, and then I started to document a little bit of my life/cancer journey... So now I make an unequal amount of all three :)

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Ireland :)

[easilydistractedtutor]

I love the idea of a house! I personally use the metaphor of a bridge with my students, which is pretty similar. With a bridge there are screws, bolts, loads of different material (none of which I know the names of) and you have to trust in every part of it so big ass cars can drive across. Choosing the correct approach or epistemology is like making sure the type of screw you're using is correct, and then you still have to inspect every screw individually to make sure it aligns with your point (pun intended). Thanks for making this holly!

[adeleherron]

As someone who's been at uni for 8 years (an incomplete undergrad and now about to enter my 4th year of a different undergrad which i will complete) this has been incredibly helpful. 8 years of stressing about critical analysis and not really knowing how to push my grades further and all it took was a fab video from yourself to help show the process. Super engaging video, I love your teaching style! Will definitely come back to this in September when I'm back for my final year. Thank you!!!

[micheledavisau]

Dude, I’ve just discovered your channel and I just love it. Your humour and editing is truely brilliant and so fun.
I’m a PhD student (law) in Australia flailing about (lol) so I have been thoroughly enjoying your videos. Keep them up, pretty please. 🥰

[nadjadixon]

This breakdown is incredibly helpful as I enter my MSc dissertation- thank you!

[rhemafaithh]

I found your channel a year or two back when looking for pomodoro content, and I'm so happy I did. You are a breath of fresh air! I'm currently watching one of your pomodoro videos, and decided to watch another of your vids during my 10-minute break. Thank you for sharing yourself in this space. I'm definitely forming a parasocial relationship 😂 but I'm grateful for it. It makes the PhD-ing process feel a little less lonely.

[nikaniklika]

Thank you so much for the video. I love your sense of humour and your editing is perfect. Someone finally explained it in a non-intimidating way. ❤

[Dr.JubairsFinance]

Another great video Holly, critical video :)

[lil_swarlette]

Thank you for making this! I'm a first year phd student and I'm finding myself getting a bit spooked about my academic abilities now it's all on me to get this done so going back to and solidifying the basics is really really helpful. Also your analogies are so memorable!

[elyssasalinas]

This is deeply helpful for the stage I'm in! Thank you for sharing this!

[elisabethgrover]

Really helpful as always. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us. Take care of yourself. Liz x

[gkorbut]

There is a bit of salesmanship that develops as critical writing skills grow. The goal is not simply to regurgitate information to the consumer/audience, but to convince them of some undiscovered idea not visible on the first pass. Example: we can describe a sandwich by its components (meat, bread, cheese, blah blah blah), or one might elaborate in such a way as to make 'this' sandwich more appealing (think Miracle Max in 'The Princess Bride'....MLT - Mutton Lettuce and Tomato....).

[TerriBethPlans]

You're so funny. So glad I just found your channel! : )

[imalisonnguyenangel]

Greetings from Vietnam, nice to know you on this channel.

[NotSoNutshell]

I hope don't get discouraged by the views on this!! It's super important information and i dont think the internet algorithm wants people to think critically lol you have been my favorite channel lately and I love everything you put out!!

[dinafoxm]

After going through tons (and tons!) of "how to PHD, how to organise your research lalalalalaaa" videos, you had me at Pedro Pascal, our Lord and Saviour (and the swearing in the other video). I'd say, actually, quite (!) relatable. Praise Pedro.