Yes. One professor stated on the first day of class to say nothing without several supporting quotes and context must be considered, etc. The difference as I see it from them till today is that then, we were required to study it, research it, ask questions, take a position on it and defend that position (often being required to take the …
Yes. One professor stated on the first day of class to say nothing without several supporting quotes and context must be considered, etc. The difference as I see it from them till today is that then, we were required to study it, research it, ask questions, take a position on it and defend that position (often being required to take the opposite position and defend it as well!), and so. But today, it seems information is presented, swallowed whole uncritically, and how well it is regurgitated determined what your final grade is.
Yes. One professor stated on the first day of class to say nothing without several supporting quotes and context must be considered, etc. The difference as I see it from them till today is that then, we were required to study it, research it, ask questions, take a position on it and defend that position (often being required to take the opposite position and defend it as well!), and so. But today, it seems information is presented, swallowed whole uncritically, and how well it is regurgitated determined what your final grade is.