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.


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