Smart Thinking

How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions

AvBryan Greetham

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

Unlock your students’ potential with Smart Thinking, a step-by-step guide to generating ideas, thinking creatively and conceptually and making decisions. The book begins by explaining what smart thinking is and how it develops the skills that today’s employers covet. Part 1 unwraps the mysteries of conceptual thinking, with chapters on how to create new concepts and analyse existing ones, while Part 2 shows students how to release their creative potential and devise original solutions to complex problems. Finally, Part 3 shows students how to assess their ideas and solutions and come to a rational, objective decision. Chapters are packed with examples, top tips and ‘try this’ activities for students to put their thinking skills to the test.Smart Thinking will be an indispensable companion for students of all levels and disciplines who want to sharpen their thinking and improve the way they study.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/smart-thinking. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-04-14
Mått:168 x 242 x 18 mm
Vikt:580 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Bloomsbury Study Skills
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781137502087

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Mer om författaren

Bryan Greetham was educated at the universities of Kent and Sussex, UK. He holds a PhD in moral philosophy from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is the author of How to Write Better Essays, How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation and Thinking Skills for Professionals.

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This accessible and cleverly designed book will give all students the tools to sharpen their thinking, generate new insights, and be more creative.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction1. How Good Are We At Thinking?2. What Is Smart Thinking?PART I: CONCEPTUAL THINKING3. What Is Conceptual Thinking?4. Creating Concepts5. Analysing Concepts6. Synthesising Ideas7. How Will This Improve My Academic Work?8. How Will This Improve My Employability?PART II: CREATIVE THINKING9. What Is A Creative Thinker?10. How To Generate Your Own Ideas11. Structuring Your Ideas – Causal And Conceptual Relations12. Designing Solutions To Problems 1: Using Analogies13. Designing Solutions To Problems 2: Adapting Your Structures14. How Will This Improve My Academic Work?15. How Will This Improve My Employability?PART III: MAKING DECISIONS16. What Makes A Good Decision-Maker?17. Making A Good Decision – The Seven Stages18. Assessing Risk: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty19. How Will This Improve My Academic Work?20. How Will This Improve My Employability?Conclusion.