Critical reading and writing for postgraduates
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Critical reading and writing for postgraduates
(Sage study skills)
SAGE, 2011
2nd ed
- : pbk
- : [hardcover]
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Differs from <BB0652251X> in series statement
Previous ed.: 2006
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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'Written in a clear and straightforward fashion that is guaranteed to make you think, as well as encouraging constructive and engaging modes of writing that will improve your connection to your audience.' - Professor Graham Crow, University of Southampton
How do you respond to adverts? Do you believe what they say, or look for a hidden agenda?
Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. It may seem difficult at first, but you may already be a more critical reader than you think!
This guide helps you develop both the ability to critically ask questions, and a reflective and critical approach to your own research and writing. Broken down into three parts, it builds up your skills and confidence through focused activities that progressively develop your ability to critically read and write.
New to this 2nd edition:
A range of subject specific examples from areas including linguistics, education, business and management
Commentaries on using e-resources and features of e-research
New online resources including worksheet templates, chapter activities and free access to journal articles.
Look at the RESOURCES TAB to view and download the additional materials.
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Table of Contents
PART ONE: BECOMING A CRITICAL READER AND SELF-CRITICAL WRITER
What It Means to Be Critical
Making a Critical Choice
Getting Started on Critical Reading
Getting Started on Self-Critical Writing
Creating a Comparative Critical Summary
PART TWO: DEVELOPING AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
The Key to a Mental Map for Exploring the Literature
The Argument Component of Your Mental Map
More Components: Knowledge, Literature, Intellectual Projects
Developing a Critical Analysis of a Text
A Worked Example of a Critical Analysis
Developing Your Argument in Writing a Critical Review of a Text
PART THREE: PUTTING YOUR CRITICAL REVIEWS TO WORK
Focusing and Building up your Critical Literature Review
Integrating Critical Literature Reviews into Your Dissertation
Tools for Structuring a Dissertation
Using the Literature in Research Papers and Oral Presentations
Appendices
Abridged article: 'One word or two?'
Abridged article: 'Sharing leadership of schools through teamwork'
Blank form for the Critical Analysis of a text
Logic Checklist: developing a logical overall argument in a dissertation
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