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Critical SkillsCRITICAL THINKINGYour Guide to Effective Argument,Successful Analysis andIndependent StudyTom ChatfieldDo your students need to demonstrate agood argument or find more evidence? Arethey mystified by your comments around‘critical analysis needed’? How can you helpthem learn to ‘think well’?This handy guide teaches students exactlywhat critical analysis entails: how to makean argument, sniff out errors and assessevidence. Designed to work seamlesslywith a power pack of digital resourcesand exercises, they’ll find practical andeffective tools to think and write criticallyin an information-saturated age. Nomatter whether they’re launching on theirfirst degree or arriving as an internationalor mature student, Critical Thinking givesstudents the skills, insights and confidenceto succeed.In the Critical Thinking toolkit 10 commandments videos – life rules tochange how students think Smart Study boxes share practical tipsto get their work into shape Quizzes to diagnose their skill level andtest their knowledge Space to scribble like a workbook so students really engage.CONTENTSWhat Is Critical Thinking (and Why Does It Matter?)? / PART ONE: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BEING REASONABLE / Understandingthe Reasons Behind Things / Spelling out Arguments and Assumptions / Reasoning with Logic and Certainty / Reasoning withObservation and Uncertainty / Developing Explanations and Theories / Assessing Evidence and Planning Your Reading Strategy/ PART TWO: BEING REASONABLE IN AN UNREASONABLE WORLD / Getting to Grips with Rhetoric / Seeing Through FaultyReasoning / Understanding Cognitive Bias / Overcoming Bias in Yourself and Others / Thinking Critically about Technology / PuttingIt All Together: Critical Thinking in Study, Work and LifeOctober 2017 352 pagesCloth (9781473947139) 60.00Paper (9781473947146) 16.9910ORDER TODAY 44 (0)20 7324 8703Visit sagepub.co.uk/criticalthinkingfor a preview of thedigital toolkit andsample chapter 44 (0)20 7324 8700sagepublishing.com

Critical Skills60 SECONDS WITH TOM CHATFIELDWhat is critical thinking?Critical thinking means learning to think twice about the evidence in front of your eyes and to askwhat is really going on in the world.What makes critical thinking so important today?If you look at being a student today, you are confronted with almost infinite information on screen. Youare bombarded with feeds, fake news, opportunities. How do you engage with this? For me, criticalthinking is both one of the key skills for coping with an information age, and one of the things that bestdifferentiates what people can do compared to software and automated systems. Machines can giveus amazing answers - but only if we arrive equipped with the right questions.How does critical thinking help students?If you’re improving critical thinking as a student, you are becoming a more discerning consumer ofinformation. You’re becoming better at differentiating between good and bad sources. You’re becomingbetter at the fundamentals of making arguments, coming up with explanations and asking what itmeans to research a subject. It also addresses how you can express your own ideas and take awaysomething of value that belongs to you, rather than just parroting other people’s words and desperatelytrying to make your way through endless reading.What problems will this book solvefor lecturers?TomMore and more people are coming into education with higher andhigher expectations. A lot of students feel overwhelmed: they feelthat so much is expected of them and yet they are not confidentin the basics of researching, of engaging with ideas, of beingautonomous learners.What I hope this book offers to lecturers, above all, is somethingthey can rely upon to give students of all types more confidenceand competence as autonomous thinkers and researchers. Sothe lecturer can get on with teaching, and be confident thatstudents will go with them on that journey rather than gettingleft behind.Follow Tom on Twitter@TomChatfield#TalkCriticalThinkingAvailable as an inspection copy11

Critical SkillsCRITICAL READING AND WRITINGFOR POSTGRADUATESThird EditionMike Wallace and Alison Wray Cardiff UniversityHelps students and researchers become skilled and confident at criticalreading and writing, developing a more thorough critical approach toimprove their academic work.SAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIES2016 296 pagesCloth (9781412961813) 65.00Paper (9781412961820) 22.99HOW TO READ JOURNAL ARTICLES IN THESOCIAL SCIENCESA Very Practical Guide for StudentsSecond EditionPhillip Chong Ho Shon University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyThis easy to follow guide shows students a tried and tested strategy fordeciphering social science journal articles, using a specially developedreading code to facilitate ‘good reading for good writing’.SAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIES2015 144 pagesCloth (9781473918795) 60.00Paper (9781473918801) 18.9912ORDER TODAY 44 (0)20 7324 8703 44 (0)20 7324 8700sagepublishing.com

Writing SkillsTHE QUICK FIX GUIDE TO ACADEMIC WRITINGHow to Avoid Big Mistakes and Small ErrorsPhillip C ShonWhether your students are writing a paper, essay, assignment, ordissertation, this short and punchy book helps them improve their writingskills with ease. Providing a quick set of writing rules to follow, it uses aunique and easy to follow grid-based system that is tried and tested bythe author. Packed with advice on understanding (big and little) commonerrors made in academic writing, it helps students to identify patterns intheir own writing and demonstrates how to reshape or re-evaluate them.How-to tutorials include: synthesizing and critiquing literature – and using the coding sheet to develop critical arguments shaping abstracts, introductions, discussions, and conclusions – to improve the logic and structureof their writing applying lessons-learned to future projects, whatever format of academic writing.For students lacking enthusiasm in learning how to write more effectively, this guide gives them theeasy, structured support they need.CONTENTSUnderstanding the “Big” and “Little” Errors in Your Paper / What Am I Supposed to Do In My Paper? / How to Synthesize the Literature/ How to Develop a Critique of Previous Literature / How to Produce a Claim / How to Write an Abstract, Introduction, Discussion,and Conclusion / Conclusion: A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Model of Social Science WritingSAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIESNovember 2017 152 pagesCloth (9781526405883) 60.00Paper (9781526405890) 15.99ACADEMIC WRITING AND GRAMMARFOR STUDENTSSecond EditionAlex OsmondFrom grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, thisis a bestselling guide to improving students’ academic writing to get bettergrades at university.SAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIES2015 216 pagesCloth (9781473919358) 60.00Paper (9781473919365) 19.99Available as an inspection copy13

Writing SkillsINSTITUTIONAL PURCHASE ONLYTHE ESSAY WRITING KITEveline PowellThe Essay Writing Kit is a tried and tested interactive writing course forstudents, designed to equip them with the tools they need to tackle thedaunting task of writing academic essays. Fully compatible with your VLE,it’s ideal for use both in the classroom and for independent student study.With 10 modules covering all the key aspects of essay writing, from grammarand punctuation, to style and form, right through to referencing, each unitteaches a specific skill and breaks this down into step-by-step guidance,using: a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to the topic video demonstrations that explain each skill interactive exercises with on-the-spot feedback to help students apply what they have learned a final rewrite activity bringing everything together in an academic context.Other handy resources include pop-up definitions of key terms, 11 sets of tutor notes packed withteaching ideas, and a revision unit to consolidate learning.CONTENTSSection I: Style / Formality / Complexity / Bibliographies / Referencing / Punctuation / Grammar / Section II: Structure / Introductions/ Body / Paraphrasing / Conclusions / Section III: Revision / RevisionREADERSHIPThe Essay Writing Kit is a proven course, already licensed to colleges and universities around the world. It is ideal for first yearundergraduates or returning students, international students (minimum IELTS 5.5/TOEFL iBT 71) or school students preparing forfurther education.July 2015Contact your local SAGE rep to find out moreTry a demo of the interactivefeatures for yourselfiPad9:45 AM100%Visit the website to preview: 2 sample videos An interactive quiz 1 set of tutor notes Full sample chapterstudy.sagepub.com/theessaywritingkit14ORDER TODAY 44 (0)20 7324 8703 44 (0)20 7324 8700sagepublishing.com

Writing SkillsGOOD ESSAY WRITINGA Social Sciences GuideFifth EditionPeter Redman The Open University and Wendy MaplesAcademic ConsultantWriting good essays is one of the most challenging aspects of studying inthe social sciences. This simple guide provides your students with provenapproaches and techniques to help them avoid common mistakes andproduce well structured and argued essays.Good Essay Writing demonstrates how to think critically and formulate anargument as well as offering water-tight structuring tips, referencing advice and a word on those all toofamiliar common worries – all brought to life through real student examples from a range of subjects.Now in its Fifth Edition, this fresh update contains: New essay examples which are analysed and discussed, so students have a clear understandingof what makes a good essay A new chapter on essay writing skills and other forms of social science writing, helping you transferthe skills you learn to different types of written assessments A new Companion Website providing additional exercises and examples, helping students toapply the skills.SAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIESFebruary 2017 200 pagesCloth (9781473982178) 50.00Paper (9781473982161) 15.99WRITING SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERSThird EditionKaren Healy and Joan Mulholland University of QueenslandThe only book on the market to consider writing skills in the context ofsocial work.April 2018Cloth (9781473969155) 75.00Paper (9781473969179) 24.99Available as an inspection copy15

Essays & AssignmentsGET A BETTER GRADESeven Steps to Excellent Essays and AssignmentsMal Leicester Nottingham University andDenise Taylor Independant ScholarWith encouraging, jargon-free advice and a clearly defined seven-step planto getting better grades, this guide takes the fear out of academic writingand gives students the tools they need to succeed. Punchy and packedwith the dos and don’ts of good writing, it helps them improve their gradesquickly and with minimal hassle. Covering not just essays, but also groupwork, reports, reviews, research projects, journaling, and presentations, itprovides effective tips on: defeating writers’ block identifying and using relevant sources planning and outlining strategies building arguments and providing evidence developing critical and analytical thinking cultivating writing style mastering presentation.Focused on explaining and demonstrating the core requirements of academic assignments throughdetailed examples, this book provides all the support students need to build confidence and producehigh-quality assignments.CONTENTSUsing the Literature / Planning Your Essay / Criticality: Rational Reflection / Criticality: Critical Thinking / Criticality: Analytic Thinking/ Originality / Presentation and Academic Conventions / Other Forms of Assignment / Oral Assignments: Lectures and Short TalksSAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIESAugust 2017 200 pagesCloth (9781473948976) 50.00Paper (9781473948983) 14.99DOING ESSAYS AND ASSIGNMENTSEssential Tips for StudentsSecond EditionPete Greasley Lancaster UniversityBased on a survey of tutors, this witty and positive guide provides a behindthe-scenes look at marking, sharing practical advice and examples to helpstudents improve their essays and assignments, and avoid common pitfalls.August 2016 240 pagesCloth (9781473912069) 60.00Paper (9781473912076) 14.9916ORDER TODAY 44 (0)20 7324 8703 44 (0)20 7324 8700sagepublishing.com

Dissertation & ThesisWRITING YOUR MASTER’S THESISFrom A to ZenLynn P. Nygaard Peace Research Institute OsloEmpower your students to develop the voice, tone, and critical engagementrequired to thrive in a postgraduate environment, with a writing guide thatgoes beyond the practical ‘how to survive’ advice.This book is many things: interactive, multi-dimensional, technical,philosophical, and incredibly witty. Packed with valuable lifelessons, it demystifies academic writing and shows you how bestto communicate topics outside of your own head, department,or community.Christian DavenportPolitical Science, University of MichiganFebruary 2017 224 pagesCloth (9781473903920) 65.00Paper (9781473903937) 22.99QUALITATIVE DISSERTATION METHODOLOGYA Guide for Research Design and MethodsNathan Durdella California State University, NorthridgeDrawing from the challenges the author has seen in supervising dissertation students, the bookbreaks down the dissertation chapter into smaller pieces, providing specific and detailed advice onhow to frame the chapter, identify a research setting, work with data sources, develop data collectioninstruments, articulate a data analysis procedure, and adopt a reflexive stance on research roles.March 2018 432 pagesPaper (9781506345161) 39.99Remember that books with the IC iconare available as inspection copies forlecturers. To request yours, visitsagepub.co.uk/inspectioncopyAvailable as an inspection copy17

Literature ReviewsDOING A LITERATURE REVIEWReleasing the Research ImaginationSecond EditionChristopher Hart Academic, Researcher and WriterThe ultimate guide to the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of literature reviewing, the second edition of the classictext shows how the literature review will unlock the full potential of one’s research with: a thorough exploration of the literature review process from start to finish two brand new chapters explaining the different types of review and evidence and evaluation extended examples that show you how to apply key techniques and procedures a new ‘core skills’ framework to help you turn your research experience into employability a critical thinking focus that will help you construct convincing arguments and improve yourresearch decisions.In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples,the Second Edition of Chris Hart’s landmark text provides both the intellectual understanding and thetechnical skills required to produce sophisticated, robust literature reviews of the very highest standard.CONTENTSThe Research Imagination / The Purpose of Literature Reviewing / Classifying and Reading Research to Review / Different Typesof Literature Review / Argumentation Analysis / Evidence, Evaluation and Critical Realism / Understanding and Analysing the WaysIdeas Are Organised / Mapping and Analysing Ideas / Writing the ReviewDecember 2017 304 pagesCloth (9781526419200) 75.00Paper (9781526419217) 26.99THE LITERATURE SEARCHStrategies and Tools for Student ResearchersDiana Ridley Sheffield UniversityThis book provides a clear and concise guide to the literature searchprocess: planning the search; identifying appropriate search tools andkey words; managing the process; selecting and evaluating relevantsources; accessing the materials; and adopting effective and accuratecitation practices. By following the guidance in this book, students willbecome increasingly efficient and organized in the quest for information tounderpin their research, ensuring they get the best possible start to theirresearch project.CONTENTSIntroduction / Information Sources / Tools for Conducting Literature Searches / The Process of Conducting a Literature Search/ Evaluating Sources of Information and Sifting / Accessing Full Texts and Downloading Materials / Management of Sources /Citation PracticesSAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIESOctober 2018 224 pagesCloth (9781473912083) 60.00Paper (9781473912090) 19.9918ORDER TODAY 44 (0)20 7324 8703 44 (0)20 7324 8700sagepublishing.com

Literature Reviews / Research ProjectsDOING A SYSTEMATIC REVIEWA Student’s GuideSecond EditionEdited by Angela Boland, M Gemma Cherry andRumona Dickson University of LiverpoolWritten in a friendly, accessible style by an expert team of authors withyears of experience in both conducting and supervising systematicreviews, this is the perfect, 10-step guide to using the technique in yourown research project.Now with a glossary of key terms and a brand new chapter on disseminationand publication, the book provides clear answers to all of your review-related questions, including: how do I formulate an appropriate review question? what’s the best way to manage my review? how do I develop my search strategy? how do I get started with data extraction? how do I assess the quality of a study? how can I analyse and synthesise my data? how should I write up the discussion and conclusion sections of my dissertation or thesis?Throughout, real students’ research questions are examined in order to guide you through some ofthe typical challenges you will face. Like having a team of supervisors constantly on hand, this bookwill provide you with the support and advice you need for a successful systematic review.CONTENTSCarrying out a Systematic Review as a Master’s Thesis / Planning and Managing My Review / Defining My Review Question andIdentifying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria / Developing My Search Strategy / Applying Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria / DataExtraction: Where Do I Begin? / Quality Assessment: Where Do I Begin? / Understanding and Synthesizing Numerical Data fromIntervention Studies / Writing My Discussion and Conclusions / Disseminating My Review / Reviewing Qualitative Evidence / ReviewingEconomic Evaluations / EpilogueOctober 2017 296 pagesCloth (9781473967007) 85.00Paper (9781473967014) 28.99HOW TO DO YOUR RESEARCH PROJECTA Guide for StudentsThird EditionGary Thomas University of BirminghamPacked full of relevant advice and real-world examples, this book guidesstudents through the complete research process.May 2017 360 pagesCloth (9781473948860) 70.00Paper (9781473948877) 23.99Available as an inspection copy19

Research Projects / Employability & CareersTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DOING YOURRESEARCH PROJECTThird EditionZina O’Leary The Australia and New Zealand School of GovernmentThe ultimate companion to successfully completing research projects. Itguides students through a step-by-step approach to research and providesall of the skills and momentum they need to excel.March 2017 415 pagesCloth (9781473952072) 75.00Paper (9781473952089) 24.99SEVEN STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREERA Guide to EmployabilityLucinda Becker Reading University and Felicity Becker Tutorand Course Co-ordinator, New Directions Adult CollegeA one-stop student guide to developing their skills and employability atuniversity, planning their career and winning their ideal job on graduati

STUDY SKILLS FOR CHINESE STUDENTS Mike Courtney and Xiangping Du University of Hertfordshire Providing support, guidance and an aid to study, this guide helps Chinese students adapt to life as a student in the UK. They'll find tips on life skills and cultural differences, as well as key research and study skills. SAGE STUDY SKILLS SERIES