A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care
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The book is very well written and laid out. It uses plain English and relies on very little on jargon, therefore making it very readable. I will definitely use it going into my course and would have no hesitation recommending it to course tutors and peers."
Conor Hamilton, Student Nurse, Queen's University Belfast, UK
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 your practice?
This beginner's guide introduces the skills of critical thinking, critical writing and critical appraisal in health and social care, and talks you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of the process and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.
The book begins with a broad overview of critical thinking before building in subsequent chapters to discuss specific areas including:
- How to think critically about different types of information as potential evidence
- How to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentations
- How to adopt critical thinking in practice
Written by a bestselling author team, this book is a fantastic resource for both students and qualified healthcare staff.
