Critical reading and writing for postgraduates

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Title:

Author:

Wallace, Mike, 1950-

ISBN:

9781849205610

9781849205627

Personal Author:

Wallace, Mike, 1950-

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

London : SAGE, 2011.

Physical Description:

x, 252 p. ; 25 cm.

Series:

Sage study skills

Sage study skills.

General Note:

Previous ed.: 2006.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. One Becoming a Critical Reader and Self-Critical Writer -- 1.What it Means to be Critical -- 2.Making a Critical Choice -- 3.Getting Started on Critical Reading -- 4.Getting Started on Self-Critical Writing -- 5.Creating a Comparative Critical Summary -- pt. Two Developing an In-Depth Analysis -- 6.The Key to a Mental Map for Exploring the Literature -- 7.The Argument Component of your Mental Map -- 8.More Components: Knowledge, Literature, Intellectual Projects -- 9.Developing a Critical Analysis of a Text -- 10.A Worked Example of a Critical Analysis -- 11.Developing your Argument in Writing a Critical Review of a Text -- pt. Three Putting your Critical Reviews to Work -- 12.Focusing and Building up your Critical Literature Review -- 13.Integrating Critical Literature Reviews into your Dissertation -- 14.Tools for Structuring a Dissertation -- 15.Using the Literature in Research Papers and Oral Presentations -- Appendices --

Contents note continued: 1.Abridged article: `One word or two?' (Wray and Staczek) -- 2.Abridged article: `Sharing leadership of schools through teamwork' (Wallace) -- 3.Blank form for the Critical Analysis of a text -- 4.Logic checksheet: Developing a logical overall argument in a dissertation.

Abstract:

Focusing on critical reading and self-critical writing, this book is suitable for postgraduate students and early-career academics. It contains tools for analysing texts and structuring critical reviews, and incorporates exercises and worked examples drawn from the social sciences.

Subject Term:

Critical thinking.

Study skills.

Academic writing.

Reading (Higher education)

Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Added Author:

Wray, Alison.

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′Written in a clear and straightforward fashion that is guaranteed to make you think, as well as encouraging constructive and engaging modes of writing that will improve your connection to your audience.′ - Professor Graham Crow, University of Southampton

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Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. It may seem difficult at first, but you may already be a more critical reader than you think!

This guide helps you develop both the ability to critically ask questions, and a reflective and critical approach to your own research and writing. Broken down into three parts, it builds up your skills and confidence through focused activities that progressively develop your ability to critically read and write.

New to this 2nd edition:

A range of subject specific examples from areas including linguistics, education, business and management Commentaries on using e-resources and features of e-research New online resources including worksheet templates, chapter activities and free access to journal articles.

Look at the RESOURCES TAB to view and download the additional materials.SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!