Critical Thinking Skills: Effective Analysis, Argument and Reflection
- ISBN-10
- 113755052X
- ISBN-13
- 9781137550521
- Series
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Category
- Study Aids
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-03-14
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Author
- Stella Cottrell
Description
Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell's student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker. This is an ideal companion for students of study skills, humanities, social sciences, business and arts programmes, where assessment includes essay and report writing. It is suitable for students of all levels. New to this Edition: - Brand new chapter on critical thinking and employability - Includes a wider range of examples to highlight the variety of contexts in which critical thinking can be used - Coverage of both academic and professional forms of critical writing
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- 2017-03-14
- 296 pages
- Ebook
- Bloomsbury Publishing
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- 2021-04-17
- 212 pages
- Paperback
- Tomas Edwards
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- 2021-04-16
- 186 pages
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- 2011-05-15
- 296 pages
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