Without really knowing it, many students inwardly believe that it is possible to acquire knowledge without thought, that it is possible to read without exerting any intellectual energy, and that good writing is not a product of practice and hard work but of a talent one is born with. As a result, they are not inclined to take any responsibility for their own learning or to put any effort into learning new modes of thinking. (Foundation for Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking: Basic Theory and Instructional Structures)
This passage is made up of a(n) _____ and a(n) _____.

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The passage provides an explanation for why students might not take responsibility for their own learning or put effort into learning new modes of thinking, rather than making an argument with a conclusion or simply reporting or asserting information without support.

Without Really Knowing It, Many Students Inwardly Believe That It