The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. With this in mind, Critical Thinking Skills has taken the seemingly baffling art of analysis and broken it down into easy to understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Examples are provided or both 'good' and 'bad' texts so the distinction between the two is made very clear; it then goes on to explain what to do and how to do it well, so it certainly lives up to its claim!

The book does often include more words than are necessary, but it's easy enough to skip over those parts. The book also very cleverly highlights many 'pitfalls' of writing which (most) people tend to make in their writing without realising. The book effectively clarifies what critical thinking is and how it is used in academic reading, writing and note-taking. 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 4th edition features a new section on argument mapping techniques, which help readers to visualize the structures of an argument. Now in two-colour, this edition has been fully revised and contains a brand new chapter on 'Critical Reflection' along with additional material on essays and referencing. Her titles include The Study Skills Handbook , Critical Thinking Skills , Skills for Success , The Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook , Mindfulness for Students and titles in the 50 Ways series .

Language and thinking are unique abilities of human beings that separate them from other living things. Critical Thinking Skills is an excellent textbook for anyone looking to brush up on, or developing key critical analysis skills. There are checklists in this book to evaluate your own essays, such checking for internal consistency, logic rules, lines of reasoning, a clear thesis statement etc. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps.At whatever stage of learning you are at, Critical Thinking Skills takes the seemingly baffling art of analysis and makes it not so baffling. All in all, this book is an excellent source to deepen your understanding, reinforce your learning, and develop the skill to read between lines; not to forget effective note-making. If for no other reason this piece of literature would make an excellent gift to give to someone; whom faces challenges in any of these areas. Note: I try to face my challenges head on, and so needless to say the book is aiding me in many areas. Recommending Critical Thinking Skills will help your students develop this important set of skills and improve their grades.