Critical Thinking, Thoughtful Writing - Softcover

Chaffee, John; McMahon, Christine; Stout, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 049589978X ISBN 13: 9780495899785

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2011

Synopsis

CRITICAL THINKING, THOUGHTFUL WRITING begins with the premise that thinking well involves using language well, and vice versa. This rhetoric with readings--written by critical-thinking scholar John Chaffee and English professors Christine McMahon and Barbara Stout--provides thorough coverage of the writing process, going beyond the traditional rhetoric to teach students how to evaluate sources, images, and arguments. Each chapter focuses on a critical-thinking skill--such as problem solving or analysis of complex issues--that is explored through "Thinking-Writing Activities" and thematically linked readings. The text helps students develop these skills through carefully sequenced pedagogy and a cross-disciplinary approach that asks them to complete writing assignments and critically evaluate readings drawn from a variety of disciplines. The Fifth Edition offers new readings, a new "Thinking Critically About New Media" feature in each chapter, and more photos, which emphasize visual rhetoric.

About this title

About the Author

John Chaffee, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at The City University of New York, where he has developed a Philosophy and Critical Thinking program that annually involves 25 faculty and 3,000 students. He is a nationally recognized figure in the area of critical thinking, having authored leading textbooks and many professional articles. He also has conducted numerous conference presentations and workshops throughout the country. In developing programs to teach people to think more effectively in all academic subjects and areas of life, Dr. Chaffee has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Ford Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. He was selected as New York Educator of the Year and received the Distinguished Faculty Award for Diversity in Teaching in Higher Education.

Review

"The ease of use and the basic theme of critical thinking being a part of reading and writing in daily life and in the academic world makes this text a truly wonderful tool."

"Strong discussion of process, allowing students to easily put critical thinking into action in groups or with individual projects."

"There are many intriguing exercises throughout the chapters which provide a nexus between the academic learning process and the practicality of application of what has been learned."

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 049589978X
• ISBN 13: 9780495899785
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 672