Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Analytical Reading and Reasoning
G**C
Reading this for the heck of it, to learn how to paraphrase better
My ultimate goal is to write essays better, and am reading this book for the heck of it, firstly to paraphrase better. There are zillions of books that say "Paraphase this," but do not say how or what to look for, or anything. The worst of the lot of plagiarism warnings that strike the fear of God into a potential writer, leading him/her to never want to write a word, EVER. Paraphasing is the key. Paraphrasing is the fulcrum around which re-writing revolves.The first chapter is a zinger. I may not need to read anything else in the book besides the first chapter. It shows step-by-step the guidelines on how to paraphrase. It goes straight for the throat. Indespensible for aspiring writers!Other than that, see if you can get this book cheap. It is way overpriced. I got it for less than half price used.This day and age, with colleges pricing themselves out of the market, people have to think in terms of training themselves how to do things, with help. Sites like straighterline.com, even though imperfect, are headed in the right direction.
K**Y
Good rental book!
Needed this for a course. A very confusing course and confusing teacher. This book saved many students. Doing the exercises helps more than trying g to figure out the point of the course. I rented off here, came in great condition used. I'd do it again. Good price too!
D**S
... guide your attention to the words on the pages like no other I have seen
This book will guide your attention to the words on the pages like no other I have seen. The guides to paraphrasing and thought processes, and analysis is challenging. Get out your dictionary!
R**N
Good book
Good book, I treating concepts. the author has a different way of breaking down structured sentences that is his own creation and makes it harder to work with other communication and philosophy ideas, but it is still coherent.
A**R
It's clean
Good condition
A**E
Book condition
This book was falling part when I received it but all pages were there. If I wasn't careful enough, I would lose the page.
J**N
Tough reading, but interesting concepts.
Did what it had to do, help me prep for my midterms! Other than that, too many concepts to remember.
K**Y
good book!
the book arrived on time and in good condition. the context is very useful for people who wants to learn something about critical thinking.
P**A
Excellent book
Wonderful book to learn how to analyze written exposition and argument. Does wonders for aspiring writers and serious students of all sorts of argument-related areas (law, philosophy, history, you name it). Get this book if you want to take your analytical skills to the next level.
L**Z
Pensamiento racional
Es un buen enfoque sobre el tema, sin embargo, pienso que le falta claridad para conectarlo a aplicaciones diarias. En este momento realizo un estudio sobre el tema y el contenido de este libro me es de utilidad para el análisis que realizo