Academic skills/literacy: effective critical thinking

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Full reading list (printed books and ebooks): QAHE Library Catalogue

Full reading list (ebooks only): LMET library website

Core textbooks

Chatfield, T. (2018) Critical thinking: your guide to effective argument, successful analysis & independent study. London: Sage.

Available in print format only.

Bryman, A. et al. (2021) Bryman's social research methods. 6th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Available in print format only.

Drew, S. and Bingham, R. (2010) The guide to learning and study skills for higher education and at work. Farnham: Gower.

Available in print format only.

Baratta, A. (2021) How to read and write critically. London: Sage.

Available in print format only.

Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook. 5th edn. London: Red Globe Press.

Available in print and ebook formats.

Recommended titles

Aveyard, H. (2023) Doing a literature review in health and social care: a practical guide. 5th edn. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2018) Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 7th edn. London: Open University Press.

Burns, T. and Sinfield, S. (2016) Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university. 4th edn. London: Sage.

Paul, R. and Elder, L. (2021) Critical thinking: tools for taking charge of your learning and your life. 4th edn. Dillon Beach: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.