Reading Critically at University

by Mike Metcalfe

• ISBN13: 9781412901840
• ISBN10: 1412901847
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-05-09
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

Reading Critically at University provides 13 different ways of undertaking a critique. It will help you to confidently use these critique methods to develop your own methods. Each chapter contains sample passages, example critiques and explanations of underlying theory to help you to consolidate your understanding and skills.

Table of Contents

Using Argument to Critique

Using System Thinking to Critique

Using Pictures to Critique

Using Technical, Organizational and Personal Perspectives to Critique

Using Concern Solving to Critique

Using Observation and Explanation to Critique

Using Metaphors to Critique

Using Contradictions to Critique

Using an Evolutionary Stance to Critique

Using Irony, Paradox and Humour to Critique

Using Reflective Thinking to Critique

Using Questions to Critique

Using Multiple Stances to Critique

Writing-Up Your Critique

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