Cottrell, Stella. <br/><br/>
Critical thinking skills  developing effective analysis and argument /  [electronic resource] : 
Stella Cottrell. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Basingstoke :  Palgrave Macmillan,  2011. 
 - xiv, 282 p. :  ill. 
 - Palgrave study skills .
 - Palgrave study skills. .
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: 2005. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Ideal for students who are mystified by lecturer comments such as 'more analysis needed', this title takes the art of analysis and breaks it down into easy-to-understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage.  The second edition of this leading guide helps students to develop reflective thinking skills, improve their critical analysis and construct arguments more effectively. Written by Stella Cottrell, leader in the field with over one million book sales to date, this text breaks down a complex subject into easily understood blocks, providing easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations and practice activities to develop understanding and practise your skills at each stage. Essential for students who are mystified by tutor comments such as 'more critical analysis needed', this is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to develop advanced skills in this area and learn to apply them to tasks such as reading, writing and note-taking. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780230344891 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Critical thinking.<br/>Critical thinking--Study and teaching.<br/>Study skills.<br/>Education.<br/>Study & learning skills: general<br/>Philosophy: logic<br/>Educational: General studies / study skills general
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB2395.35 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>370.152