Reading Critically at University

Mike Metcalfe - University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
SAGE Study Skills Series
Reading Critically at University
May 2006 | 184 pages | Sage UK
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Description

Have you ever been asked to critique an article, book, or past project and wondered what exactly was meant by 'critique'?

Reading Critically at University provides 13 different ways of undertaking a critique. It will help you to confidently use these critique methods to develop your own methods. Each chapter contains sample passages, example critiques and explanations of underlying theory to help you to consolidate your understanding and skills.

Reading Critically at University will support undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences, as they master different critique methods. It will also be an excellent resource for all undergraduate study skills modules.

Contents

Using Argument to Critique

Using Argument to Critique

Using System Thinking to Critique

Using System Thinking to Critique

Using Pictures to Critique

Using Pictures to Critique

Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique

Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique

Using Concern Solving to Critique

Using Concern Solving to Critique

Using Observation and Explanation to Critique

Using Observation and Explanation to Critique

Using Metaphors to Critique

Using Metaphors to Critique

Using Contradictions to Critique

Using Contradictions to Critique

Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique

Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique

Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique

Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique

Using Reflective Thinking to Critique

Using Reflective Thinking to Critique

Using Questions to Critique

Using Questions to Critique

Using Multiple Stances to Critique

Using Multiple Stances to Critique

Writing-Up Your Critique

Writing-Up Your Critique

Description

Have you ever been asked to critique an article, book, or past project and wondered what exactly was meant by 'critique'?

Reading Critically at University provides 13 different ways of undertaking a critique. It will help you to confidently use these critique methods to develop your own methods. Each chapter contains sample passages, example critiques and explanations of underlying theory to help you to consolidate your understanding and skills.

Reading Critically at University will support undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences, as they master different critique methods. It will also be an excellent resource for all undergraduate study skills modules.

Contents

Using Argument to Critique

Using Argument to Critique

Using System Thinking to Critique

Using System Thinking to Critique

Using Pictures to Critique

Using Pictures to Critique

Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique

Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique

Using Concern Solving to Critique

Using Concern Solving to Critique

Using Observation and Explanation to Critique

Using Observation and Explanation to Critique

Using Metaphors to Critique

Using Metaphors to Critique

Using Contradictions to Critique

Using Contradictions to Critique

Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique

Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique

Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique

Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique

Using Reflective Thinking to Critique

Using Reflective Thinking to Critique

Using Questions to Critique

Using Questions to Critique

Using Multiple Stances to Critique

Using Multiple Stances to Critique

Writing-Up Your Critique

Writing-Up Your Critique

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Reading Critically at University

Mike Metcalfe
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May 2006 | 184 pages | Sage UK

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Have you ever been asked to critique an article, book, or past project and wondered what exactly was meant by 'critique'?

Reading Critically at University provides 13 different ways of undertaking a critique. It will help you to confidently use these critique methods to develop your own methods. Each chapter contains sample passages, example critiques and explanations of underlying theory to help you to consolidate your understanding and skills.

Reading Critically at University will support undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences, as they master different critique methods. It will also be an excellent resource for all undergraduate study skills modules.

Table Of Contents:

  • Using Argument to Critique
  • Using System Thinking to Critique
  • Using Pictures to Critique
  • Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique
  • Using Concern Solving to Critique
  • Using Observation and Explanation to Critique
  • Using Metaphors to Critique
  • Using Contradictions to Critique
  • Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique
  • Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique
  • Using Reflective Thinking to Critique
  • Using Questions to Critique
  • Using Multiple Stances to Critique
  • Writing-Up Your Critique

Recent Product Reviews:

ADOPTED AS PART OF CRITICAL THINKING/WRITING MODULE
Ms Stephanie Darke, University Centre, Doncaster, Doncaster College And University Centre
The diversity of methods to read critical is helpful because they are delineated categorically, which is particularly helpful for undergraduate students. The concept of criticality can often be misconstrued and the combination of questions to frame the approach alongside the examples are extremely useful. Each chapter contains a clear summary that allows the reader to evaluate whether or not the student has a sound grasp of the key concepts.
Ms Lorraine Loveland-Armour, Department of Education, Newman University
Critiquing' and 'critically analysing' texts are of course key skills for undergraduate students. Too often however this phrase is used by lecturers without students fully understanding the implications of this. This book is an excellent resource for students and lecturers to refer to in order to address common misunderstandings and develop a common discourse.
Dr Jim Clack, Department of Primary Education, Bedfordshire Univ.
Very clear and readable
Ian Reed, Youth and Community Development, University of Cumbria
This provides a good introduction to concepts of critical appraisal and seems appropriate for new students, including those returning for more advanced studies
Ms Margaret Freeman, Speech , Sheffield University

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