Critical Thinking & Writing Critically

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Workshop overview

The ability to think and write critically is crucial at PGR level. In this session we will consider what is meant by critical thinking in an academic context, nurturing analytical and evaluative skills and the role of reflexivity in this process. We will look at the distinction between ‘deep’ and ‘surface’ learning in the development of critical skills and the importance of reading widely in developing critical skills. We will also look at how critical thinking is translated into critical writing and the key requirements and aspects of the latter. The distinction between descriptive and critical writing and the role of each in academic writing will be outlined and discussed through examples and group reflection. 

Registration details

Booking deadline: 4 days prior to the event.

Use the Book Now button to register your attendance. Once registered, you will receive an automatic email confirming your place. A link to join the session online will be sent to you via email a few days prior to the session.

If the session is fully booked, please contact dta@unialliance.ac.uk to have your name added to the waitlist.

Please note: bookings via this website are only for current DTA researchers and DTA alumni. If you register via the site and are not a DTA researcher or alumni, your booking will be cancelled.