Critical thinking is an essential 21st century skill. Think Critically gives you simple, direct guidance on how to effectively assess and critique the world around you.
- Understand the nature of assumptions and claims
- Grasp the notion of valid and invalid arguments and evidence
- Gain practical skills and confidence in reading, writing and doing research.
Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university – fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies.
Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Mục lục
What’s so special about thinking critically?
How can I make time for all this thinking?
What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?
What does a good argument look like?
What does a good explanation do?
What about bad arguments and explanations?
Isn’t everyone biased?
How can I spot bias and misinformation?
How can I handle information overload?
What do I do next?
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Dr Tom Chatfield is a British author, independent scholar and philosopher of technology. His textbooks for SAGE publishing include Critical Thinking, How To Think and Think Critically. He’s also the author of half a dozen non-fiction books exploring digital culture, published in over thirty territories and languages; of an award-winning thriller, This Is Gomorrah (Hodder); and of books and educational resources for audiences ranging from K12 to graduate and business schools. Tom took his doctorate at St John’s College, Oxford, and is a former Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, guest faculty member at the Said Business School, and senior Associate at the interdisciplinary think-tank Perspectiva. A TED Global speaker, Non Executive Director and Advisor at a number of not-for-profits, he writes and broadcasts internationally on technology, ethics and education.
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