Critical Thinking

Tom’s book continues to be a real hit with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This book immerses students into the world of critical thinking using practical applications and experiences. The book triggers a meaningful sensemaking process and demystifies critical reading, thinking and reading, allowing students to develop their skills. -- Paul McEvoy Clarke
Tom has a knack for providing relatable examples to break down the ideas around being a critical reader and writer. This second edition is no different and continues to carefully guide us all with developing our skills of criticality. A must read for anyone engaged with academic writing. -- Andy Taylor
Tom Chatfield provides a comprehensive introduction to critical thinking, covering topics such as argument structure, evidence evaluation, and logical reasoning. He offers practical tools and techniques to enhance analytical skills, making this book a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. -- MC Education Desk * bit.ly/3VC7Imb *
Clearly written, excellent coverage of critical thinking but also covers other academic skills. Very comprehensive -- Dr Christopher Workman * drupal *
An important reading for every course at my institution, because of its vast and relevant topics about critical thinking. A reference for our library as well. -- Dr Fernando J Angelino * drupal *
An excellent book about the development of critical competences. \Critical Thinking\" is a must in the reading lists of graduate and post graduate students given the relevant topics covered and the tasks that can be used for self and group reflection purposes. The easy-to-follow nature of the text makes it appropriate for a wide academic and professional audience." -- Dr Jose Manuel Reis-Jorge * drupal *
I think this will be a big support to some of my students. -- Dr Kathryn Peckham * drupal *
Useful for contemporary university media students. Critical thinking is a major learning outcome for my postgraduate students. -- Dr Memory Mabika * drupal *
This books is likely to help students who are willing to work but tend to lose direction. -- Dr Orsolya Czegledi * drupal *
Very appropriate book for undergraduate students. It takes students through how they can structure their essays with relevant arguments and analysis independently. -- Dr Seidu Salifu * drupal *
Promotes critical thinking and supports the development of this academic skill for students from Level 4 onwards. Marking criteria focuses on critical thinking skills for students across all assessments and this is often a skill students struggle with understanding the ′how to′. This is a useful resource to signpost students to. -- Miss Michelle Angela Clarke * drupal *
i bought a copy; it is a very good bock -- Mr Amdy Diene * drupal *
Tom Chatfield presents an extensive and comprehensive but engaging text on developing critical thinking. This text can be applied at all levels of Further and Higher education programmes, irrelevant if prior knowledge. Th end of chapter exercises are are very effective in revisiting and reinforcing learning on a continuous basis. -- Mr Andrew Clark * drupal *
It is helpful in focusing on what critical thinking is, how it works and how helpful it is in education and life -- Mrs Carole Tatham * drupal *
A very useful guide to thinking and writing critically. Great for my postgrads -- Mrs Catherine Botting * drupal *
All groups at Level 6 essential to support level 6 writing -- Mrs Jane Joyce * drupal *
This will be used for the students this academic year. It is a great text to help develop their cognitive skills as the students transition through their learning and degree. -- Mrs Nikki Woods * drupal *
This title has been really helpful to support social work degree students make the transistion from level 3 courses to level 4. It has helped them to develop their critical thinking and to understand what is required to be a critical thinker -- Mrs Tabitha King * drupal *
I love the style of presentation, key points are emphasised and repeated, I feel it will engage visual learners very much. the book brings the learner on a journey of deepening their understanding of the various elements of critical thinking. -- Ms Elizabeth Myers * drupal *