Becoming a Critical Thinker

by Sandra Egege

Overview

Help your students develop a critical mindset with this practical guide. Becoming a Critical Thinker begins by unpicking where knowledge comes from before showing students how to recognise biases and approach evidence objectively. Subsequent chapters equip students with the tools to evaluate different sources of information, critique the literature and write persuasive, critical arguments of their own. A final chapter explores the value of critical thinking in the workplace. Throughout, real-world examples illustrate the value of critical thinking in both academia and everyday life, and activities allow students to put new skills into practice.

Becoming a Critical Thinker is an essential introduction to critical thinking for undergraduates of all subject areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781352011333
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/27/2020
Series:	Bloomsbury Study Skills , #90
Edition description:	1st ed. 2021
Pages:	187
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Sandra Egege is an Affiliate Lecturer at Flinders University, Australia.
Sandra Egege is an Affiliate Lecturer at Flinders University, Australia.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Glossary
1. Why critical thinking matters: research, knowledge and epistemology
2. Overcoming barriers: cognitive biases
3. Overcoming barriers: problems with perception
4. Knowledge claims: recognising and writing an argument
5. Critiquing the logic of the argument: logical thinking and common fallacies
6. Critical thinking and digital literacy: evaluating the information source
7. Critiquing the literature: How do you know that is so?
8. Critiquing the evidence: quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
9. Writing an argument: making it persuasive
10. Writing (critical) literature reviews
11. Critical thinking as critical self-reflection
12. Critical thinking in the workplace
References
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Using everyday examples and exercises, this book takes students on a journey of critical self-reflection. It is a valuable resource to anyone seeking to develop their critical thinking skills. – Barbara Howard-Hunt, Birmingham City University, UK

Egege’s book focuses on practical outcomes for real, diverse, students, and is packed with interesting examples and practical skills. It will improve your thinking for university, the workforce, and beyond. – Andrew Withy, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Editorial Reviews

Using everyday examples and exercises, this book takes students on a journey of critical self-reflection. It is a valuable resource to anyone seeking to develop their critical thinking skills.” —Barbara Howard-Hunt, Birmingham City University, UK

“Egege's book focuses on practical outcomes for real, diverse, students, and is packed with interesting examples and practical skills. It will improve your thinking for university, the workforce, and beyond.” —Andrew Withy, University of Auckland, New Zealand

From the Publisher