Critical Thinking Building the Basics

, by Walter, Timothy L.; Knudsvig, Glenn M.; Smith, Donald E. P.

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ISBN: 9780534599768 | 0534599761
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 3/18/2002

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This text is a guide to critical thinking and composition courses. It covers just the basics of critical thinking using an acronym called TCDR (Topic, Class, Description, Relevance). The text grounds the student in the basics of the technique and uses exercises to drive lessons home. It also shows students how to use critical thinking across the curriculum. In addition, the new Part Three covers critical thinking in relation to using new computer technology. This book can be used as a main text or a supplement.

Preface

vii

Introduction

PART I A Basic Strategy for Learning and Thinking Smart

The TCDR Strategy: Topic -class-Description-Relevance

(2)

Good Answers to Key Questions

(1)

Exercise Set A: Introduction to TCDR

(5)

Exercise Set B: Identifying Topic and Class

(2)

Exercise Set C: Categorizing Information

(6)

Exercise Set D: TCDR in Textbooks

(23)

PART II Making the TCDR Strategy Work for You

Exercise Set A

(1)

Developing Questions and Evaluating Answers

(4)

Improving Your Thinking by Getting Feedback

(1)

More Points for You to Evaluate

(1)

Thinking Point

(1)

TCDR as a Cognitive Strategy

(1)

TCDR: A Key to Strong Thinking

(1)

Developing More Questions

(1)

Learning from Another Person's Input

(1)

Exercise Set B

(1)

Another Strategy for Improving Thinking

(3)

Evaluating Your Own Answers

(1)

Getting a Second Opinion

(1)

More Points for You to Evaluate

(1)

Developing More Questions and Answers

(1)

Your Five Questions and Answers

(1)

It's Time to Move On

(10)

Reading Excerpt from Introduction to Psychology

(8)

James Kalat

PART III: Learning from Your Computer

Learning from Your Computer Need Not Be a Problem

(1)

Questions You Need to Ask about Using Your Computer

(1)

The End Product: What Is It You Want to Achieve as You Learn from Your Computer?

(1)

Simulating a Computer-Learning Experience

(1)

Principles of Success

(1)

Your Strategy for Using the Four Principles of Success

(3)

How to Use Your Computer to Find Questions and to Develop Answers

(1)

Develop Your Questions by Surveying Your Chapter

(4)

The Missing Link: What Do Good Questions and Answers Look Like?

(5)

Learning from Professional Journals

(1)

Learning from Books of Fiction and Nonfiction

(2)

The Psychology behind Learning to Learn

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Part I--Answer Key

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Critical Thinking Building the Basics

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