Students need to think critically about what they read or hear. This accessible guide shows students what being 'critical' in their work means, and how to bring that 'critical' dimension into all the work they do. It addresses the need and the skills of being critical in relation to reading and writing and is ideal for students at any level. INDICE: Introduction - PART I: GETTING A 'CRITICAL' APPROACH - Being 'Critical' at University - A Critical Approach to Anything - PART II: GETTING CRITICAL IN YOUR READING - A Critical Approach to Choosing your Reading - Reading to Understand - Reading to Understand the Detail - Reading to Weigh up Different Factors/Gain Perspective - Reading to see the Arguments - PART III: GETTING CRITICAL IN YOUR WRITING - Describe What you Know - Analyse to Show you Understand the Detail - Evaluate to Weigh up Different Factors/Gain Perspective - Argue your Preferred Position - PART IV: BEING ASESSED FOR GETTING 'CRITICAL' - Understanding the Language of Assessment - References - Index
- ISBN: 978-0-230-58476-1
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 112
- Fecha Publicación: 30/07/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés