Critical Thinking

Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

AvTom Chatfield

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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What is critical thinking? How do you apply it in your assessments? How do you build a good argument or find evidence?

Critical thinking is a set of techniques. You just need to learn them.

This is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical thinking. Clear and focused, it shows you how to sharpen your ability to think critically by developing and honing your skills. You’ll learn how to:

Build a solid argument and express your ideas clearly
Evaluate evidence and identify errors
Understand and account for biased or flawed thinking
Become a savvy user of technology
Sift through the deluge of digital information
Develop confident critical writing.

Designed to work with a power pack of digital resources and exercises, you'll find practical and effective tools to think and write critically in an information-saturated age.

Whether you're starting your first degree or arriving as an international or mature student, this book equips you with the skills, insights and confidence to succeed.

This second edition has been redesigned and fine-tuned with a focus on accessibility: with a new and improved layout to improve the eBook experience, and updated language, examples and further reading recommendations throughout.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-04-28
Mått:189 x 246 x 29 mm
Vikt:690 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Upplaga:2
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781529718522

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Mer om författaren

Dr Tom Chatfield is a British tech philosopher and author. He writes, broadcasts and consults internationally, with a special interest in critical thinking, AI and future skills. His books exploring digital culture—including Wise Animals, How To Thrive in the Digital Age, and Fun Inc.—are published in over thirty languages, while his critical thinking textbooks, published by Sage, are used by universities, institutions and companies around the world. Over the past decade, Tom has developed award-winning online courses for universities and businesses, and been a guest faculty member at the Said Business School and visiting associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, both at the University of Oxford. He has collaborated with organizations including Allianz, the BBC, Google, and the UN. Past speaking appearances include TED Global and the US National Academy of Sciences. A launch columnist for BBC Future, he writes widely in the international media and guest lectures at universities in the US, UK and Europe.

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Tom’s book continues to be a real hit with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book immerses students into the world of critical thinking using practical applications and experiences. The book triggers a meaningful sensemaking process and demystifies critical reading, thinking and reading, allowing students to develop their skills.

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: The Art and Science of Being ReasonableChapter 1: Understanding the Reasons Behind ThingsChapter 2: Spelling Out Arguments and AssumptionsChapter 3: Reasoning With Logic and CertaintyChapter 4: Reasoning With Observation and UncertaintyChapter 5: Developing Explanations and TheoriesChapter 6: Assessing Evidence and Planning Your Reading StrategyPart II: Being Reasonable in an Unreasonable WorldChapter 7: Getting to Grips With RhetoricChapter 8: Seeing Through Faulty ReasoningChapter 9: Understanding Cognitive BiasChapter 10: Overcoming Bias in Yourself and OthersChapter 11: Thinking Critically About TechnologyChapter 12: Putting It All Together: Critical Thinking in Study, Work and Life