Assignment Task:
The final formative synthesis (1,000 - 1500 words) will determine the last 25% of the final grade.
An effective final formative synthesis is a comprehensive discussion of what you are taking with you, including:
a. An integrated summary of significant learning from our texts, presentations, and discussion boards
b. Possible avenues for future study and research answering the following questions: what would you like to learn more about; which questions require further reflection; and how do you propose to take some creative initiative on these unresolved matters?
c. Applications of course related learning to your everyday practice of critical thinking and decision making
References to use:
Gladwell, M. (2007). Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Back Bay Books.
Facione, P., & Gittens, C. A. (2015). THINK critically. Pearson.