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Critical Thinking For As Level Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen

Critical Thinking For As Level By Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen

Critical Thinking For As Level by Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen


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Summary

This new book is designed specifically for AS Level Critical Thinking Units 1 and 2 and provides comprehensive coverage of OCR's new AS specification in Critical Thinking.

Critical Thinking For As Level Summary

Critical Thinking For As Level by Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen

In one volume it covers: Unit 1. Credibility of evidence; how context can affect credibility; issues of perception, language, interpretation, and judgement; different types of evidence; results of bias; possible weaknesses and strengths; using a credibility calculus; judging a case. Unit 2. Assessing and developing argument; differences between arguments and other forms of persuasion; what forms arguments can take; the nature of conclusions; assumptions and evidence; evaluating arguments; special kinds of argument content; producing arguments.

Critical Thinking For As Level Reviews

'Students will not only be able to better understand their course material but also to produce better essays and assignments.' Focus on Business Education 'When teaching for the OCR AS-level course I found this an ideal book - the right depth for teachers and the right length for students. It is written with such obvious enthusiasm for lucid and practical thinking that it can be recommended to teachers and students in any field.' Roger Sutcliffe, Chairman, Sapere

About Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen

Dr Roy van den Brink-Budgen has been developing assessment materials in Critical Thinking for eighteen years, and has been teaching it for ten. His significant contribution to the development of the subject as one of growing importance in the curriculum is well-known. Roy has also probably taught more INSETs for staff in Critical Thinking than anyone else in the country. His previous book Critical Thinking for Students became the most widely-used textbook in the subject, commended by both teachers and students on many courses.

Table of Contents

In one volume it covers: Unit 1. Credibility of evidence; how context can affect credibility; issues of perception, language, interpretation, and judgement; different types of evidence; results of bias; possible weaknesses and strengths; using a credibility calculus; judging a case. Unit 2. Assessing and developing argument; differences between arguments and other forms of persuasion; what forms arguments can take; the nature of conclusions; assumptions and evidence; evaluating arguments; special kinds of argument content; producing arguments.

Additional information

GOR001173267
9781845280857
1845280857
Critical Thinking For As Level by Roy Van Den Brink-Budgen
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
20050930
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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