Thinking for Yourself (Available Titles CengageNOW)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (520 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1428231447 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Your text is the only one that doesn't scare students away. They learn that what is there is much more there than they had thought going in. I like the grounding in observations skills, working with real subjects and with photos, the way in which they are shown that they can see more than they thought at the beginning. They learn that critical thinking is a way of creating, not just a matter of putting down things you don't like." . Also they can get overwhelmed if burdened with too many world problems. Students have to feel this knowledge is not a mystery. I like your text because it emphasizes examining your own thinking instead of only pointing out holes in the thinking of others.""I like the current edition because of its mix of readings; it balances old and new, liberal and conservative, works of interest to younger and older students. They learn that they can correct their own ju
Very informative! Unknown I think the book would have been more effective for me if my instructor used more of the in class assignments from the book. I also felt that there were too many questions and not enough answers that clarified the questions. Overall, the book had great points on how to be a critical thinker and reader.. "Thinking for Yourself" according to Gabrielle Rae. Can't really complain about a textbook, can I? Arrived relatively quickly, in condition promised, and sold at a decent price. Nothing further, your Honor.. Jay S Long said Loved it!. Efficient and direct. Loved it!
Designed for the Critical Thinking course found in two- and four-year schools, it is also appropriate for second semester composition and argumentative writing courses found in the typical English curriculum.
. Marlys Mayfield was a pioneer in the teaching critical thinking together with writing; she began developing this book for her English composition students at the College of Alameda in 1983. At present she offers her services as a critical thinking teaching consultant