Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what
critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your
academic work and practice?This bestselling guide takes you through
every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your
subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social
care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking
and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.
Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking,
the book goes on to cover: How to think critically about different
types of information as potential evidence, including books,
journals, articles, websites, and, new to this edition, social
mediaHow to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and
presentations How to adopt critical thinking in practice Updated
with more references to online resources and critical appraisal
tools, this fully revised second edition includes: The key tool
'Six questions for critical thinking' which will assist you in
developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for
this edition in response to student evaluation An expanded worked
example of critical analysis New exploration of the connection
between theory and practice This book is an essential purchase for
students and qualified healthcare staff alike and was highly
commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2012."This is an amazing
book that I recommend to all levels of students as there is
something in it for all. It is written in an easy to understand and
friendly style that is accessible to anyone has an interest in
critical thinking whether they are studying or not. It puts a
different perspective on one's thinking and has even turned it on
its head for some students. I love this book and the sound of the
penny dropping for my learners!" Liz Rockingham, Adult Field Lead /
Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey, UK"In my estimation this is
the definitive beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in
health and social care. After reading this book any student should
understand why and how critical thinking underpins professional
practice and the highest endeavours in academic work and research.
Within the book are three invaluable checklists: 1) 'Six questions
for critical thinking',2) 'Critical thinking skills in your written
work' and 3) 'Critical thinking, or relying on routine'. A
wonderful book for both Undergraduate and Masters' students and a
must for hard-pressed academics who wish to encourage and endorse
the need for critical thinking at all levels in all of their
students". Dr Ruth Davies, Associate Professor Child and Family
Health, Swansea University, UK"I did not intend to read this book
cover to cover but it was such a pleasure I did. The book by
Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams achieves exactly what it sets out to
do and is a comprehensive and highly readable guide. In this little
gem the mysteries of critical thinking and writing are unpacked.
Useful tools, resources, activities and worked examples are
included and the reader is guided to develop their own skills. From
the initial challenge to explore their personal values, beliefs and
assumptions, through to how to adopt critical thinking in practice,
the reader is left in no doubt as to the valuable contribution this
book will make to developing their skills of critical thinking and
writing for professional practice." Ailsa Espie, Senior Lecturer,
Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, UK "Health and
social care professionals navigate through extensive quantities of
information in the course of their work. The ability to think
clearly and critically is fundamental for appraising and
implementing evidence and knowledge in practice. This book is an
excellent place to start learning these vital skills and I
recommend it to my students and to you." Dr Martin Webber,
Anniversary Reader in Social Work, University of York, UK"I would
recommend this book to any health care student, not just nurses,
that require help in starting out how to write critically in
essays, presentations, literature reviews and dissertations." Jade
Day, Student Nurse at Anglia Ruskin University, UK
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