Table of Contents

Introduction Glossary Acknowledgements What is Critical Thinking? How Well Do You Think? Develop Your Thinking Skills What's Their Point? Identifying Arguments Is it an Argument? Argument and Non-Argument How Well Do They Say It? Clarity, Consistency and Structure Reading Between the Lines: Recognising Underlying Assumptions and Implicit Arguments Does it Add Up? Identifying Flaws in the Argument Where's the Proof? Finding and Evaluating Sources of Evidence Critical Reading and Note-Making: Critical Selection, Interpretation and Noting of Source Material Critical, Analytical Writing: Critical Thinking When Writing Where's the Analysis? Evaluating Critical Writing Critical Reflection Critical Thinking for Your Future Career and Employability Texts for Activities.

About the Author

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.