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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, The Limited

ISBN-10152971852X

ISBN-139781529718522

eBay Product ID (ePID)21057275553

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameCritical Thinking : Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

Publication Year2022

SubjectPersonal Success, General, Criticism, Study Guides

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Business & Economics, Study Aids

AuthorTom Chatfield

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height3.8 in

Item Weight24.2 Oz

Item Length0.3 in

Item Width3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsTom's book continues to be a real hit with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book immerses students into the world of critical thinking using practical applications and experiences. The book triggers a meaningful sensemaking process and demystifies critical reading, thinking and reading, allowing students to develop their skills. -- Paul McEvoy Clarke Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing. -- Andy Taylor, Tom's book continues to be a real hit with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book immerses students into the world of critical thinking using practical applications and experiences. The book triggers a meaningful sensemaking process and demystifies critical reading, thinking and reading, allowing students to develop their skills.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal160

Table Of ContentPart I: The Art and Science of Being ReasonableChapter 1: Understanding the Reasons Behind ThingsChapter 2: Spelling Out Arguments and AssumptionsChapter 3: Reasoning With Logic and CertaintyChapter 4: Reasoning With Observation and UncertaintyChapter 5: Developing Explanations and TheoriesChapter 6: Assessing Evidence and Planning Your Reading StrategyPart II: Being Reasonable in an Unreasonable WorldChapter 7: Getting to Grips With RhetoricChapter 8: Seeing Through Faulty ReasoningChapter 9: Understanding Cognitive BiasChapter 10: Overcoming Bias in Yourself and OthersChapter 11: Thinking Critically About TechnologyChapter 12: Putting It All Together: Critical Thinking in Study, Work and Life

SynopsisWhat is critical thinking? How do you apply it in your assessments? How do you build a good argument or find evidence? Critical thinking is a set of techniques. You just need to learn them. This is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical thinking. Clear and focused, it shows you how to sharpen your ability to think critically by developing and honing your skills. You'll learn how to: Build a solid argument and express your ideas clearly Evaluate evidence and identify errors Understand and account for biased or flawed thinking Become a savvy user of technology Sift through the deluge of digital information Develop confident critical writing. Designed to work with a power pack of digital resources and exercises, you'll find practical and effective tools to think and write critically in an information-saturated age. Whether you're starting your first degree or arriving as an international or mature student, this book equips you with the skills, insights and confidence to succeed. This second edition has been redesigned and fine-tuned with a focus on accessibility: with a new and improved layout to improve the eBook experience, and updated language, examples and further reading recommendations throughout., What is critical thinking? How do you apply it in your assessments? How do you build a good argument or find evidence? Critical thinking is a set of techniques. You just need to learn them. This is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical thinking. Clear and focused, it shows you how to sharpen your ability to think critically by developing and honing your skills. You'll learn how to: Build a solid argument and express your ideas clearly Evaluate evidence and identify errors Understand and account for biased or flawed thinking Become a savvy user of technology Sift through the deluge of digital information Develop confident critical writing. Designed to work with a power pack of digital resources and exercises, youll find practical and effective tools to think and write critically in an information-saturated age. Whether youre starting your first degree or arriving as an international or mature student, this book equips you with the skills, insights and confidence to succeed. This second edition has been redesigned and fine-tuned with a focus on accessibility: with a new and improved layout to improve the eBook experience, and updated language, examples and further reading recommendations throughout., Your personal toolkit for critical thinking provides a power pack of resources to help you succeed in your essays and coursework - and in life!

LC Classification NumberB809.2.C43 2022