A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care

<b><i>“From start to finish this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice.”</i></b><br/>Ruth Trout Senior Lecturer in Acute Care Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead MSc Dissertation Supervisor Buckinghamshire New University UK <br/><br/><b><i>“This third edition of this book continues where the first and second editions excelled - in providing the foundations of critical thinking for students of health and social care.” </i></b><br/>Dr David M Rea School of Health and Social Care Swansea University UK<br/><br/><b>Ever been told to be ‘more critical’ in your essay writing? </b><br/><br/><b>Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?</b><br/><br/>Returning in its third edition 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.<br/><br/>Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking the book goes on to cover:<br/><ul><li><b>How to think more critically about readily available information</b></li><li><b>How to find the ‘best available’ evidence and be more critical of it</b></li><li><b>How to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentations</b></li><li><b>How to adopt critical thinking in practice</b></li><li><b>How critical thinking can play a key part in the development of health and social care services</b></li></ul>Refreshed with up-to-date theory and contemporary ideas throughout this fully revised third edition includes:<br/><ul><li><b>Further examples to illustrate important points</b></li><li><b>Additional activities to help deepen learning</b></li><li><b>New sections on writing with a critical voice from notetaking to a final draft</b></li><li><b>Advice about thinking and writing critically when using online resources and social media</b></li><li><b>Further developments to 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</b></li></ul>This book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike.<br/><br/><b>Dr Helen Aveyard </b>is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University UK.<br/><br/><b>Dr Marion Waite</b> is a Principal Lecturer in Nursing and Education in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery<br/>at Oxford Brookes University UK.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>