Description |
xiv, 250 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
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Palgrave study guides
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-247) and index. |
Contents |
1. What is critical thinking? -- Introduction -- What is critical thinking? -- Reasoning -- Why develop critical thinking skills? -- Underlying skills and attitudes -- Self-awareness for accurate judgement [sic] -- Personal strategies for critic |
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5. How well do they say it? : clarity, consistency and structure -- Introduction -- How clear is the author's position? -- Internal consistency -- Activity : internal consistency -- Logical consistency -- Activity : logical consistency -- Indepe |
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8. Where's the proof? : finding and evaluating sources of evidence -- Introduction -- Primary and secondary source materials -- Searching for evidence -- Literature searches -- Reputable sources -- Authenticity and validity -- Currency and relia |
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10. Critical, analytical writing : critical thinking when writing -- Introduction -- Characteristics of critical, analytical writing -- Setting the scene for the reader -- Activity : setting the scene for the reader -- Writing up the literature |
Subject |
Critical thinking.
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ISBN |
9781403996855 (pbk.) |
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1403996857 |
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