Critical Reasoning, Academic Writing and Presentation Skills: For University of Calicut and Kannur
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Author(s):
Author:
Marilyn Anderson
- ISBN:9788131734193
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Price:
Rs. 85.00
- Pages:196
- Imprint:Pearson Education
- Binding:Paperback
- Status:Available
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Communicating clearly and effectively is necessary for success in every walk of life and is especially important for professional success. Critical Reasoning, Academic Writing and Presentation Skills is designed to enable students to develop critical thinking faculties, and acquire proficiency in academic writing and making presentations—skills essential for effective communication. Strategies presented in this book will help students improve their thinking and communicating abilities and build competency and confidence.
This book is divided into three parts: (i) Critical Thinking, (ii) Academic Writing and (iii) Presentation Skills. Each part explains the basic concepts, presents techniques and guidelines to develop the skills, and provides ample examples and practice exercises. Its student-friendly approach and the wide variety of examples will help students enhance their understanding of the different tools of communication and their application. This will not only empower them to achieve professional success but also enable them to communicate effectively in their personal lives.
Table of Content
Preface
Critical Thinking
- What Is Critical Thinking?
- Critical Thinking and Evaluation of Sources
- Standards of Critical Thinking
Academic Writing
- Research for Academic Writing and the Writing Process
- Elements of Writing
Accuracy in Writing
- Basic Language Skills
- Writing Models
Presentation Skills
- Academic Presentations
Front
About the Author
Index
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Salient Features
- Exposition of the basic concepts in each of the three areas
- Methods and strategies to develop critical thinking, writing and presentation skills
- Discussion of the standards and benefits of critical thinking, and barriers to it
- Examination of various research resources for academic writing and ways to use them
- Strategies for active and alert reading
- Methods for connecting reading and writing
- Techniques of developing good essays
- Guidelines on writing mechanics and punctuation problems
- Basic language skills for accuracy in writing
- Numerous practice exercises, and guidelines for writing formal letters, CVs, seminar papers and project reports
- Techniques and soft skills for making effective presentations
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