Thinking Critically A Concise Guide Author:John Chaffee Designed as a brief, supplemental text for any course in which critical thinking is a key component, this Concise version of Chaffee's acclaimed Thinking Critically teaches the fundamental thinking, reasoning, reading, and writing abilities that students need for academic success. This streamlined text highlights skill develop... more »ment.
Chaffee presents the basics of thinking, reasoning, reading, and writing in a carefully sequenced way for instructors who prefer a briefer, supplemental text.
Engaging exercises, discussion topics, reading, and writing assignments encouraging active participation and provide structured opportunities for students to develop thinking processes.
Diverse readings and assignments covering a range of controversial topicsfrom AIDS and substance abuse to patriotismguides students in thinking about complex issues.
Chaffee's approach helps students develop thinking skills in conjunction with the four language skillsreading, writing, speaking, and listening.