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University Life: A Longitudinal Study of Undergraduates? Critical Thinking and Research Skills Development

Investigating Student Development of Critical Thinking and Research Skills

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

The aims of this study are (1) to gain a holistic understanding of the processes through which students gain, practice, and master increasingly complex critical thinking and research skills while enrolled at the university, (2) to understand how curricular and extra-curricular activities, programming, and experiences interact and relate to students' critical thinking development, (3) to learn at what points during a student's course of study she or he is most likely yo acquire and apply research training, (4) to understand the types of assignments and activities that contribute to research skills development, and (5) to identify unmet student needs within these processes in order to make curricular and instructional recommendations.

Detailed description of study

The aims of this study are (1) to gain a holistic understanding of the processes through which students gain, practice, and master increasingly complex critical thinking and research skills while enrolled at the university, (2) to understand how curricular and extra-curricular activities, programming, and experiences interact and relate to students' critical thinking development, (3) to learn at what points during a student's course of study she or he is most likely yo acquire and apply research training, (4) to understand the types of assignments and activities that contribute to research skills development, and (5) to identify unmet student needs within these processes in order to make curricular and instructional recommendations.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates how students develop critical thinking and research skills during their time at the university. Critical thinking involves analyzing facts to form a judgment, and research skills include the ability to conduct thorough investigations on various topics. The study aims to understand how different activities and experiences contribute to these skills.

The study will look at different assignments and activities to see how they help students learn research skills. It will also explore when students are most likely to gain and use these skills during their studies. The goal is to find out what students might need to improve their learning experiences.

  • Who can participate: Eligibility criteria are not specified for this study.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in various assignments and activities to assess the development of their critical thinking and research skills. Specific actions are not detailed.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1409149180

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