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Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument Paperback – 11 May 2011

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The second edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively. Written by Stella Cottrell, leader in the field with over one million book sales to date, this text breaks down a complex subject into easily understood blocks, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations and practice activities to develop understanding and practise your skills at each stage. Essential for students who are mystified by tutor comments such as 'more critical analysis needed', this is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to develop advanced skills in this area and learn to apply them to tasks such as reading, writing and note-taking.
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    Palgrave UK Print
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    11 May 2011
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
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'I think this book is strong: clear, concise and relevant' - Liesl Schwabe, Yeshiva College, New York 'I liked this book - it is fun and new!' - Julie Engstrom, Brigham Young University-Idaho 'I found this text very useful not only for students but also for newly appointed staff teaching Academic Skills. The activities are most useful for the novice lecturer in particular to developing their own style while using this text as a guide' - Ann Anka, Havering College of Further and Higher Education 'I really endorse this book both for its clear and structural approach and its use of humour to more fully engage its audience' - Deidre Kelleher, University College Dublin 'One of the best texts for general critical thinking around at the moment... very good value for money' - Victor Glynn, Oxford University

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Stella Cottrell is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement at the University of East London, UK. This position sees a return to the University of East London for Stella where she previously spent ten years working in educational development. Prior to her current position, Stella was Director for Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK. She has an international reputation for teaching and learning with her publications for staff and students being used by universities and colleges around the world. First published in 1999, The Study Skills Handbook is now in its 4th edition and has sold more than 3/4 million copies worldwide. Stella has authored a number of other bestselling study skills guides as part of the Palgrave Study Skills series including Critical Thinking Skills and The Palgrave Student Planner. Palgrave's interactive e-learning study skills resource, skills4studycampus, is also based on her work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Palgrave UK Print; 2 edition (11 May 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0230285295
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0230285293
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm
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K V Balasubramaniam
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, structured presentation
Reviewed in India on 27 September 2018
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Structured and crisp presentation.Well written text with adequate examples. Reads like a good text book on the subject.
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Oybek
5.0 out of 5 stars Well kept
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RV Chand
5.0 out of 5 stars Improved my critical thinking skills dramatically
Reviewed in Canada on 29 October 2015
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This book is extremely valuable for anyone attempting to improve their critical thinking skills.
As a doctoral student, I do extensive academic reading and writing. This book breaks down every element of critical thinking skills, argument, analysis, and provides exercises in each section. I have learned how to better engage with academic texts.
There are checklists in this book to evaluate your own essays, such checking for internal consistency, logic rules, lines of reasoning, a clear thesis statement etc.
My writing has improved significantly as a result of this book.
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Bookworm1079
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful textbook - especially for undergraduates!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2015
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Critical Thinking Skills is an excellent textbook for anyone looking to brush up on, or developing key critical analysis skills. As a university student, this book was recommended to me by my lecturer, so it came highly praised and it has certainly lived up to it! I read the whole textbook in two days before embarking on planning my important essays (the reason why I purchased the textbook).

The textbook provides clear-cut examples in a very easy to understand layout. There are 'test yourself' at the end of each section/chapter which are great for you to get an overall sense of how well you understood each particular topic. The book also very cleverly highlights many 'pitfalls' of writing which (most) people tend to make in their writing without realising. Examples are provided or both 'good' and 'bad' texts so the distinction between the two is made very clear; it then goes on to explain what to do and how to do it well, so it certainly lives up to its claim!

It is an ongoing critical reference book I will come back to time and time again to pick on key points which I want to refine a bit more in my writing skills. Final message for anyone looking to purchase this book: buy it, trust me you won't regret it! Especially recommended for university students, particularly at the start of their undergraduate degree as it is vitally important to develop these critical skills before reaching your final year and have to complete your dissertation.

5 out 5 stars for doing what is claims to do in a clear and concise manner!
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Kosheen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent material bar none
Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2013
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This is an excellent piece of literature well worth the price. This book is a very excellent read that keeps your attention throughout its pages, it covers a vast amount of information on developing resolute thinking skills, and furthering ones fencing skills when having discourse. The book is also just as firm and sound with the development of writing skills, and though this rating is not my best writing; please do not let get past you as this book is an excellent, excellent purchase. You will not go wrong in owning a copy. If for no other reason this piece of literature would make an excellent gift to give to someone; whom faces challenges in any of these areas. Note: I try to face my challenges head on, and so needless to say the book is aiding me in many areas. Hope that this information will be as helpful for you as it has been for me, be well.
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