Critical thinking : your guide to effective argument, successful analysis & independent study

Shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2018, Educational Books categoryDo you need to demonstrate a good argument or find more evidence?  Are you mystified by your tutor’s comment ’critical analysis needed’?  What does it really mean to think well – and how do you learn to do it?Critical thinking is a set of techniques. You just need to learn them.So here’s your personal toolkit for demystifying critical engagement. I’ll show you how to sharpen your critical thinking by developing and practicing this set of skills, so you can…Spot an argument and get why reasoning mattersSniff out errors and evaluate evidenceUnderstand and account for biasBecome a savvy user of technologyDevelop clear, confident critical writing.Designed to work seamlessly 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.  No matter whether you’re launching on your first degree or arriving as an international or mature student, Critical Thinking gives you the skills, insights and confidence to succeed.In your critical thinking toolkitWatch the 10 commandments videos – life rules to change how you thinkSmart Study boxes share excellent tips to whip your work into shapeBuzzFeed quizzes to test what (you think) you knowSpace to scribble! Journal your thoughts, questions, eureka moments as you goChat more online with #TalkCriticalThinkingSAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!