Think Critically
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- 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.
- Learn core skills quickly
- Apply them right away and see results
- Succeed in your studies and in life
Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Contents
What’s so special about thinking critically?
What’s so special about thinking critically?
How can I make time for all this thinking?
How can I make time for all this thinking?
What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?
What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?
What does a good argument look like?
What does a good argument look like?
What does a good explanation do?
What does a good explanation do?
What about bad arguments and explanations?
What about bad arguments and explanations?
Isn’t everyone biased?
Isn’t everyone biased?
How can I spot bias and misinformation?
How can I spot bias and misinformation?
How can I handle information overload?
How can I handle information overload?
What do I do next?
What do I do next?
Description
- 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.
- Learn core skills quickly
- Apply them right away and see results
- Succeed in your studies and in life
Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Contents
What’s so special about thinking critically?
What’s so special about thinking critically?
How can I make time for all this thinking?
How can I make time for all this thinking?
What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?
What do people mean when they talk about reasoning?
What does a good argument look like?
What does a good argument look like?
What does a good explanation do?
What does a good explanation do?
What about bad arguments and explanations?
What about bad arguments and explanations?
Isn’t everyone biased?
Isn’t everyone biased?
How can I spot bias and misinformation?
How can I spot bias and misinformation?
How can I handle information overload?
How can I handle information overload?
What do I do next?
What do I do next?
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October 2019 | 112 pages | Sage UK
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- 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.
- Learn core skills quickly
- Apply them right away and see results
- Succeed in your studies and in life
Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.
Table Of Contents:
- 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?