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Critical Thinking Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

• Tom Chatfield - Author, tech philosopher and broadcaster
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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.

Supplements

 Access a range of free digital resources to support your teaching and student engagement:

• Welcome video from Tom ('What is Critical Thinking?')
• YouTube videos introducing each chapter in a nutshell
• Ten Commandments animated shorts to start discussions
• Set of BuzzFeed quizzes to test what you (think) you know
• Downloadable posters to display in the classroom or library
• Downloadable PowerPoint slides to support teaching
• Interactive and downloadable workbook to give you even more space to reflect and practice

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.

Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing.

An excellent book about the development of critical competences. "Critical Thinking" is a must in the reading lists of graduate and post graduate students given the relevant topics covered and the tasks that can be used for self and group reflection purposes. The easy-to-follow nature of the text makes it appropriate for a wide academic and professional audience.

It is helpful in focusing on what critical thinking is, how it works and how helpful it is in education and life

This title has been really helpful to support social work degree students make the transistion from level 3 courses to level 4. It has helped them to develop their critical thinking and to understand what is required to be a critical thinker

I think this will be a big support to some of my students.

A very useful guide to thinking and writing critically. Great for my postgrads

i bought a copy; it is a very good bock

Very appropriate book for undergraduate students. It takes students through how they can structure their essays with relevant arguments and analysis independently.

This will be used for the students this academic year. It is a great text to help develop their cognitive skills as the students transition through their learning and degree.

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Chapter 1: Understanding the reasons behind things

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Critical thinking is a set of techniques―you just need to learn them. This helpful book is your personal toolkit for demystifying critical engagement. Author Tom Chatfield will show you how to sharpen your critical thinking by developing and practicing this specific set of skills, so you can… Spot an argument and understand why reasoning matters Discover errors and evaluate evidence Understand and account for bias Become a savvy user of technology Develop clear, confident critical writing ...

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CRITICAL THINKING- FRONT COVER CRITICAL THINKING COPYRIGHT CONTENTS THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WELCOME TO THE BOOK! WHAT IS CRITICAL THINKING (AND WHY DOES IT MATTER)? PART I- THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BEING REASONABLE CHAPTER 1- UNDERSTANDING THE REASONS BEHIND THINGS CHAPTER 2- SPELLING OUT ARGUMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS CHAPTER 3- REASONING WITH LOGIC AND CERTAINTY CHAPTER 4- REASONING WITH OBSERVATION AND UNCERTAINTY CHAPTER 5- DEVELOPING EXPLANATIONS AND THEORIES CHAPTER 6- ASSESSING EVIDENCE AND PLANNING YOUR READING STRATEGY INTERMISSION PART II- BEING REASONABLE IN AN UNREASONABLE WORLD CHAPTER 7- GETTING TO GRIPS WITH RHETORIC CHAPTER 8- SEEING THROUGH FAULTY REASONING CHAPTER 9- UNDERSTANDING COGNITIVE BIAS CHAPTER 10- OVERCOMING BIAS IN YOURSELF AND OTHERS CHAPTER 11- THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER 12- PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: CRITICAL THINKING IN STUDY, WORK AND LIFE AND FINALLY… READING GUIDE GLOSSARY A SYNOPSIS OF FIVE VALID FORMS OF ARGUMENT ENDNOTES INDEX

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Critical Thinking Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study

• Tom Chatfield - Author, tech philosopher and broadcaster
• Description

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.

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Supplements

 Access a range of free digital resources to support your teaching and student engagement:

• Welcome video from Tom ('What is Critical Thinking?')
• YouTube videos introducing each chapter in a nutshell
• Ten Commandments animated shorts to start discussions
• Set of BuzzFeed quizzes to test what you (think) you know
• Downloadable posters to display in the classroom or library
• Downloadable PowerPoint slides to support teaching
• Interactive and downloadable workbook to give you even more space to reflect and practice

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.

Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing.

An excellent book about the development of critical competences. "Critical Thinking" is a must in the reading lists of graduate and post graduate students given the relevant topics covered and the tasks that can be used for self and group reflection purposes. The easy-to-follow nature of the text makes it appropriate for a wide academic and professional audience.

It is helpful in focusing on what critical thinking is, how it works and how helpful it is in education and life

This title has been really helpful to support social work degree students make the transistion from level 3 courses to level 4. It has helped them to develop their critical thinking and to understand what is required to be a critical thinker

I think this will be a big support to some of my students.

A very useful guide to thinking and writing critically. Great for my postgrads

i bought a copy; it is a very good bock

Very appropriate book for undergraduate students. It takes students through how they can structure their essays with relevant arguments and analysis independently.

This will be used for the students this academic year. It is a great text to help develop their cognitive skills as the students transition through their learning and degree.

• Tom Chatfield’s writing style helps students master critical engagement , from thinking to reading to writing—to ultimately improve their essays and assignments
• The book provides an integrated print and digital learning experience , directing readers in and out of the book in order to apply and reinforce critical thinking skills
• Inspirational, interactive shareable quote pages of famous quotes regarding critical thinking , and space in the text offers students a chance to scribble and engage like a workbook
• A fun and reflective digital toolkit of extras includes "10 Commandments" videos, animated tips, quizzes, and social media chat with the author to keep students engaged
• Smart Study boxes share excellent tips to whip students’ work into shape
• Quizzes give students a chance to diagnose their skill level and test what (they think) they know
• Tom Chatfield is an experienced author and teacher/coach/dream supervisor , showing students how to learn, practice, and "get it" in a fresh, friendly, and practical way

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• Spot an argument and get why reasoning matters
• Sniff out errors and evaluate evidence
• Understand and account for bias
• Become a savvy user of technology
• Develop clear, confident critical writing.
• Watch the 10 commandments videos '" life rules to change how you think
• Smart Study boxes share excellent tips to whip your work into shape
• Quizzes to diagnose your skill level and test what (you think) you know
• Space to scribble! Journal your thoughts, questions, eureka moments as you go
• Chat more online with #TalkCriticalThinking
• ISBN-10 1473947146
• ISBN-13 978-1473947146
• Edition 1st
• Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date 8 November 2017
• Language English
• Dimensions 18.42 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
• Print length 328 pages
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Tom Chatfield has excelled at the way to interact with the independent learner in this book by explaining not just the skill of critical thinking, but the reasons behind its need in the day-to-day life. ‘Critical Thinking’ will leave one with a universal skill which is crucial to any millennial in the modern world. A perfect guide to better learning and beyond.

This is a very comprehensive, well elaborated and clearly structured book. It provides readers with systematically organized concepts and skills to improve their critical thinking in an easily accessible way, laying a vital foundation for their future academic study, professional work and life. It is especially helpful for the first-year college students who are about to embark on their academic life.

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• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1473947146
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473947146
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.42 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
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Dr Tom Chatfield is a British writer, broadcaster and tech philosopher. His books exploring digital culture are published in over two dozen languages. His latest non-fiction book, Critical Thinking, is a bestselling textbook in its field; and his debut novel, This Is Gomorrah, was a Sunday Times thriller of the month.

A columnist for the BBC, international commentator and TED Global speaker, he has worked as a writer and consultant with some of the world's leading technology firms. He researched his book Critical Thinking as Visiting Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, and is a guest faculty member at the Said Business School for its strategic leadership programme.

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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.

Supplements

 Access a range of free digital resources to support your teaching and student engagement:

• Welcome video from Tom ('What is Critical Thinking?')
• YouTube videos introducing each chapter in a nutshell
• Ten Commandments animated shorts to start discussions
• Set of BuzzFeed quizzes to test what you (think) you know
• Downloadable posters to display in the classroom or library
• Downloadable PowerPoint slides to support teaching
• Interactive and downloadable workbook to give you even more space to reflect and practice

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.

Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing.

An excellent book about the development of critical competences. "Critical Thinking" is a must in the reading lists of graduate and post graduate students given the relevant topics covered and the tasks that can be used for self and group reflection purposes. The easy-to-follow nature of the text makes it appropriate for a wide academic and professional audience.

It is helpful in focusing on what critical thinking is, how it works and how helpful it is in education and life

This title has been really helpful to support social work degree students make the transistion from level 3 courses to level 4. It has helped them to develop their critical thinking and to understand what is required to be a critical thinker

I think this will be a big support to some of my students.

A very useful guide to thinking and writing critically. Great for my postgrads

i bought a copy; it is a very good bock

Very appropriate book for undergraduate students. It takes students through how they can structure their essays with relevant arguments and analysis independently.

This will be used for the students this academic year. It is a great text to help develop their cognitive skills as the students transition through their learning and degree.

Preview this book

Sample materials & chapters.

Chapter 1: Understanding the reasons behind things

Tom Chatfield

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... More About Author

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A practical guide to critical thinking for the 21st century, written for students and curious thinkers of all types. This beautiful, full-colour guide covers the principles of good argument, reasonable explanation, critically-engaged reading and confident writing; as well as explorations of cognitive bias, managing your time and attention, and what it means to engage successfully with technology in an age of social media and ever-more-powerful automation.

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