Becoming a Critical Thinker

Name: Becoming a Critical Thinker
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ISBN: 9780618969609

ISBN-10: 0618969608

ISBN-13: 9780618969609

Edition: 6th 2009

Authors: Vincent Ryan Ruggiero

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Success depends on the ability to think critically. Training and practice turn this ability into a powerful skill. Becoming a Critical Thinker gives students the opportunity to develop this skill in a classroom environment while stressing its application to daily life. Students learn to solve everyday problems, maintain successful relationships, make career choices, and interpret the messages of advertising in a variety of media. Exercises throughout the text encourage them to practice what they read and to apply it to their own lives. Becoming a Critical Thinker breaks up critical thinking into a series of cumulative activities, a unique approach that has made this text a staple of many…

Book details

List price: $89.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 6/9/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Strategies for Effective Learning Planning your days Dealing with frustrations Handling unpleasant or complex tasks Take charge of your mind Studying efficiently Understanding what you read Keeping a journal Building good habits



Fundamentals of Thinking What is intelligence


What is thinking


Key principles of thinking Identifying facts and opinions Checking facts and testing opinions Evaluating evidence Dare to change your mind A comprehensive thinking strategy



Persuasive Communication What is persuasion


How is persuasion achieved


Strategy for persuasive writing Overcoming errors in grammar Overcoming errors in usage Strategy for persuasive speaking Strategy for group discussion



Becoming an Individual What is individuality


Understanding attitudes Four empowering attitudes Recognizing manipulation Resisting manipulation Habits for individuality



Evaluating Arguments What is an argument


Conducting library research Conducting Internet research Conducting an interview Avoiding plagiarism Revisiting evidence Evaluating complex arguments A caution about bias



Recognizing Errors in Thinking Three kinds of errors Errors of perception Errors of judgment Errors can multiply



Applying Your Thinking Skills


Thinking critically about everyday problems


Thinking critically about relationships


Thinking critically about careers


Thinking critically about ethical judgments


Thinking critically about commercials


Thinking critically about print advertising


Thinking critically about the Internet


Thinking critically about television programming


Thinking critically about movies


Thinking critically about music


Thinking critically about magazines


Thinking critically about newspapers