{"product_id":"the-critical-thinking-toolkit-your-guide-to-success-in-learning-thinking-and-writing-at-university-first-hardcover","title":"The Critical Thinking Toolkit: Your Guide to Success in Learning, Thinking and Writing at University - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaula Beesley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBelinda Cooke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurence Morris\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe hear a lot about critical thinking at university but what does it \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e look like? This book has the answer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you′re writing essays, prepping for exams, or navigating lectures, seminars and placements, this book helps you build the thinking skills that make university life easier and your work stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal examples and exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e that show how critical thinking works in everyday study situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step support\u003c\/strong\u003e to help you sharpen your reasoning and make confident decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible tools\u003c\/strong\u003e--like action plans and activities--you can adapt to your own goals and pace.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart guidance on AI\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to use it ethically and effectively in your work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book covers critical thinking from every angle, with practical advice to actually help you \u003cem\u003edo \u003c\/em\u003eit. Whether you′re just starting out or want to level up, you will go from ′vague′ to ′first-class′ thinking in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoctor Paula Beesley is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Academic Practice Lead at Leeds Beckett University, educator, researcher and author. Her teaching interests include critical thinking in communication skills, practice skill development and placement modules. Her research interests focus on pedagogical development. Her doctoral study identified a model of Collaborative Experiential Learning (Beesley, 2023) to support students on practice placement develop knowledge and skills. More recently, she has undertaken pedagogical research exploring the learning experience and environment for students with reasonable adjustments, inclusion of role play in teaching, the experiences of newly qualified social workers, and most recently exploring student poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise is a sociologist with specific interests in health policy and social policy. She is a Reader located in The Centre for Health Promotion Research, which she has co-directed since 2013. Louise joined the University in September 2005 and has taught on a wide range of modules including sociology, health policy, research, community and global policy and health care. She also manages a range of research projects and a team of research staff.\u003c\/p\u003eLouise's research projects are diverse and include a commissioned evaluation of the Way Forward Programme, a project to develop resilience in vulnerable young women with unmet need, the evaluation of a Department of Health Eatwell and Livewell Project to tackle malnutrition amongst the elderly, and the project management of the Sunderland Health Champion Programme.\u003cbr\u003eLouise has recently conducted a range of research with vulnerable young women, drawing upon feminist participatory approaches to data collection in order to give young women voice. Her research has been used in practice to improve interventions during their delivery and in securing future funding for further work in this area. Her other evaluation research is used in practice similarly to further develop interventions, and to capture the voice of service users.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44424424128595,"sku":"9781529683196","price":75.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/zbOuePXjXc9781529683196.webp?v=1781775348","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/the-critical-thinking-toolkit-your-guide-to-success-in-learning-thinking-and-writing-at-university-first-hardcover","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}