A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care
2nd Edition
Published on 16. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-335-26434-6 (ISBN)
Description
Ever struggled to write a critical essay?
Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?This bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.
Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover:
How to think critically about different types of information as potential evidence, including books, journals, articles, websites, and, new to this edition, social media
How to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentations
How to adopt critical thinking in practice
Updated with more references to online resources and critical appraisal tools, this fully revised second edition includes:
The key tool 'Six questions for critical thinking' which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluation
An expanded worked example of critical analysis
New exploration of the connection between theory and practice
This book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike and was highly commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2012."This is an amazing book that I recommend to all levels of students as there is something in it for all. It is written in an easy to understand and friendly style that is accessible to anyone has an interest in critical thinking whether they are studying or not. I love this book and the sound of the penny dropping for my learners!"
Liz Rockingham, Adult Field Lead / Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey, UK
"In my estimation this is the definitive beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care. After reading this book any student should understand why and how critical thinking underpins professional practice and the highest endeavours in academic work and research."
Dr Ruth Davies, Associate Professor Child and Family Health, Swansea University, UK
"I did not intend to read this book cover to cover but it was such a pleasure I did. The book by Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams achieves exactly what it sets out to do and is a comprehensive and highly readable guide."
Ailsa Espie, Senior Lecturer, Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, UK
"Health and social care professionals navigate through extensive quantities of information in the course of their work. The ability to think clearly and critically is fundamental for appraising and implementing evidence and knowledge in practice. This book is an excellent place to start learning these vital skills and I recommend it to my students and to you."
Dr Martin Webber, Anniversary Reader in Social Work, University of York, UK
"I would recommend this book to any health care student, not just nurses, that require help in starting out how to write critically in essays, presentations, literature reviews and dissertations."
Jade Day, Student Nurse at Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?This bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.
Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover:
How to think critically about different types of information as potential evidence, including books, journals, articles, websites, and, new to this edition, social media
How to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentations
How to adopt critical thinking in practice
Updated with more references to online resources and critical appraisal tools, this fully revised second edition includes:
The key tool 'Six questions for critical thinking' which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluation
An expanded worked example of critical analysis
New exploration of the connection between theory and practice
This book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike and was highly commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2012."This is an amazing book that I recommend to all levels of students as there is something in it for all. It is written in an easy to understand and friendly style that is accessible to anyone has an interest in critical thinking whether they are studying or not. I love this book and the sound of the penny dropping for my learners!"
Liz Rockingham, Adult Field Lead / Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey, UK
"In my estimation this is the definitive beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care. After reading this book any student should understand why and how critical thinking underpins professional practice and the highest endeavours in academic work and research."
Dr Ruth Davies, Associate Professor Child and Family Health, Swansea University, UK
"I did not intend to read this book cover to cover but it was such a pleasure I did. The book by Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams achieves exactly what it sets out to do and is a comprehensive and highly readable guide."
Ailsa Espie, Senior Lecturer, Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, UK
"Health and social care professionals navigate through extensive quantities of information in the course of their work. The ability to think clearly and critically is fundamental for appraising and implementing evidence and knowledge in practice. This book is an excellent place to start learning these vital skills and I recommend it to my students and to you."
Dr Martin Webber, Anniversary Reader in Social Work, University of York, UK
"I would recommend this book to any health care student, not just nurses, that require help in starting out how to write critically in essays, presentations, literature reviews and dissertations."
Jade Day, Student Nurse at Anglia Ruskin University, UK
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Persons
Helen Aveyard is a qualified nurse and Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK, and author of the bestselling books Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, 3rd edition and A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice, 2nd edition.
Pam Sharp is a qualified nurse and Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is co-author of A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice, 2nd edition.
Mary Woolliams qualified as a nurse and health visitor in 1990, then specialised in acute general medical nursing and the care of older people. In 2003 Mary joined the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, UK, as a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing.
Pam Sharp is a qualified nurse and Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She is co-author of A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice, 2nd edition.
Mary Woolliams qualified as a nurse and health visitor in 1990, then specialised in acute general medical nursing and the care of older people. In 2003 Mary joined the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, UK, as a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing.
Content
Chapter 1: What is critical thinking and why is it important?
Chapter 2: How you can think more critically about information that is readily available
Chapter 3: Being more critical: how you can find the 'best available' evidence
Chapter 4: How you can demonstrate your critical thinking skills in your written work and presentations
Chapter 5: How you can adopt critical thinking in professional practice
Chapter 6: Shaping the future: what is the role of critical analysis in the development of health and social care services?
Chapter 2: How you can think more critically about information that is readily available
Chapter 3: Being more critical: how you can find the 'best available' evidence
Chapter 4: How you can demonstrate your critical thinking skills in your written work and presentations
Chapter 5: How you can adopt critical thinking in professional practice
Chapter 6: Shaping the future: what is the role of critical analysis in the development of health and social care services?