Finally, a college prep book that actually prepares students for
college!
Almost all first-year college students discover that college courses are
more academically challenging than they expected, and certainly harder
than classes in high school. Professors expect students not just to
absorb material, but to analyze and synthesize it, consider multiple
perspectives, evaluate conflicting evidence, and then apply what they've
learned in new contexts.
Thinking Critically in College explains how to do all this and more.
Louis E. Newman draws on decades of experience as a professor at
Carleton College and Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice
Provost for Undergraduate Education at Stanford, offering the guidance
you need to succeed both in college and in life post-graduation. Unique
among college prep books, Thinking Critically in College builds on the
latest research in learning, spells out the key critical thinking skills
you need, shows you how to tackle actual college assignments, and
provides exercises throughout to reinforce the lessons.
Written in a personal, engaging style, Thinking Critically in College
explains how to do the work your professors will require-exactly the
preparation you need, no matter what your academic background.
Practical, accessible, comprehensive, and interactive, Thinking
Critically in College is the definitive guide, not only for those in
college or headed there, but for everyone who needs a refresher on
thinking clearly.
