WGU C168: Critical Thinking and Logic
C168 covers argument structure, deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, and evidence evaluation. It's a gen-ed staple across WGU programs and ends in an OA.
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What makes it hard
The fallacy names are the memorization load, and the OA presents arguments you must classify. Students who only learn definitions without practicing on examples misidentify them under time pressure. It's widely considered one of WGU's lighter courses, with most attempts passing inside two weeks.
What you'll cover
- • Argument structure and claims
- • Deductive vs. inductive reasoning
- • Logical fallacies
- • Evaluating evidence and sources
- • Constructing sound arguments
The C168 study guide
How to study for WGU C168, step by step.
- 1
Take the pre-assessment first
Strong readers sometimes pass the PA on the first try, so find out before committing study time. Whatever you miss is almost certainly in the fallacy or argument-structure units.
- 2
Memorize the fallacy catalog
The fallacy names are the course's one real memorization load. Learn each with its definition and a memorable example, not just the label.
- 3
Practice classifying example arguments
The OA hands you passages and asks what's wrong with them. Classifying fresh examples under light time pressure is the skill. Rereading definitions doesn't build it.
- 4
Review deductive vs. inductive with cases
Be able to label an argument's type and judge its strength. These show up alongside the fallacy questions and use the same classify-the-passage format.
- 5
Retake the PA, then book the OA
Most students are exam-ready inside two weeks. A comfortable pre-assessment pass means schedule now, not after another review pass.
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FAQ
Is WGU C168 hard?
No. It's one of the gentler gen-ed courses. The only real memorization is the fallacy catalog, and practicing on example arguments makes the OA straightforward.
How long does C168 take?
Most students finish in 1-2 weeks. A pre-assessment pass on the first try is common for strong readers.
What's on the C168 OA?
Identifying argument types, spotting fallacies in sample passages, and evaluating evidence quality. Classification practice beats rereading the definitions.
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