Critical Thinking in Academic Research (Second Edition)

by Robin Ewing, Cindy Gruwell

Presents fundamental principles and practical techniques for recognizing logical fallacies, evaluating evidence, and constructing reasoned arguments within academic research.

Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Critical Thinking?
Chapter 2: Barriers to Critical Thinking
Chapter 3: Analyzing Arguments
Chapter 4: Making an Argument
Chapter 5: Research Questions
Chapter 6: Sources and Information Needs
Chapter 7: Types of Sources
Chapter 8: Precision Searching
Chapter 9: Evaluating Sources
Chapter 10: Ethical Use and Citing Sources
Chapter 11: Copyright Basics
Glossary
Works Cited
About the Authors