A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care, 3e (Third edition)

“From start to finish, this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice.”Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK “This third edition of this book continues where the first and second editions excelled - in providing the foundations of critical thinking for students of health and social care.” Dr David M Rea, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, UKEver been told to be ‘more critical’ in your essay writing?

Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?Returning in its third edition, this bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care.

Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it’s done using examples and simple language. Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover:How to think more critically about readily available informationHow to find the ‘best available’ evidence and be more critical of itHow to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentationsHow to adopt critical thinking in practiceHow critical thinking can play a key part in the development of health and social care servicesRefreshed with up-to-date theory and contemporary ideas throughout, this fully revised third edition includes:Further examples to illustrate important pointsAdditional activities to help deepen learningNew sections on writing with a critical voice from notetaking to a final draftAdvice about thinking and writing critically when using online resources and social mediaFurther developments to the key tool ‘Six questions for critical thinking’ which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluationThis book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike. Dr Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Dr Marion Waite is a Principal Lecturer in Nursing and Education in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwiferyat Oxford Brookes University, UK.