Critical thinking skills : developing effective analysis and argument
by
Cottrell, Stella, author.
Title
:
Critical thinking skills : developing effective analysis and argument
Author
:
Cottrell, Stella, author.
ISBN
:
9780230285293
Personal Author
:
Cottrell, Stella, author.
Edition
:
Second edition.
Physical Description
:
xiv, 282 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Series
:
Palgrave study skills
Palgrave study skills.
Contents
:
What is critical thinking? -- How well do you think? : Develop your thinking skills -- What's their point? : Identifying arguments -- Is it an argument? : Argument and non-argument -- How well do they say it? : Clarity, consistency and structure -- Reading between the lines: recognising underlying assumptions and implicit arguments -- Does it add up? : Identifying flaws in the argument -- Where's the proof? : Finding and evaluating sources of evidence -- Critical reading and note-making: critical selection, interpretation and noting of source material -- Critical, analytical writing: critical thinking when writing -- Where's the analysis? : Evaluating critical writing -- Critical reflection.
Abstract
:
Ideal for students who are mystified by lecturer comments such as 'more analysis needed', this title takes the art of analysis and breaks it down into easy-to-understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage.
Subject Term
:
Critical thinking.
Critical thinking -- Study and teaching.
Study skills.
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
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| VC Pietermaritzburg | General Books | 000100670 | 153.4 COT | 1 |
| VC Westville | Recommended Books | 000119813 | 153.4 COT | 1 |