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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10135200979X
ISBN-139781352009798
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038730014
Product Key Features
Number of Pages190 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCritical Thinking for Nursing, Health and Social Care
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
AuthorKaren Lupton, Rena Frohman
SeriesBloomsbury Study Skills Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"This highly practical book shows students how to read critically, apply theory to practice and improve the structure and flow of their writing. I recommend this book to nursing students." -- Julie Jackson, University of Huddersfield, UK
Series Volume Number99
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal610.711
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1. What is critical thinking? 2. What is academic writing? 3. How do you get started on assessments? Using a 5-step process to begin thinking critically 4. How do you read with a critical eye? 5. How do you use evidence? Building a logical system to organise and critically analyse sources 6. How do you refer to the evidence effectively in your writing? 7. How do you put it all together? Building logical academic paragraphs that demonstrate a critical voice 8. How can you apply critical thinking to write reflections and develop life-long learning behaviours? 9. How can you demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication on placement? 10. Glossary 11. References 12. Index.
SynopsisThis practical book will equip students with the critical thinking, reading and writing skills required to succeed both on their course and in their professional placements. It takes readers through the core stages of working on an assignment, from finding and evaluating sources through to critically reading material and demonstrating critical analysis in their writing. With chapters featuring content-specific examples and engaging exercises, this book is an essential resource for undergraduate students of Nursing, Health, Social Care and related disciplines.