Critical Thinking by Jonathan Haber
How the concept of critical thinking emerged, how it has been defined, and how critical thinking skills can be taught. Critical thinking is regularly cited as an essential twenty-first century skill, the key to success in school and work. Given our propensity to believe fake news, draw incorrect conclusions, and make decisions based on emotion rather than reason, it might even be said that critical thinking is vital to the survival of a democratic society. But what, exactly, is critical thinking? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Jonathan Haber explains how the concept of critical thinking emerged, how it has been defined, and how critical thinking skills can be taught and assessed. Haber describes the term's origins in such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and science. He examines the components of critical thinking, including structured thinking, language skills, background knowledge, and information literacy, along with such necessary intellectual traits as intellectual humility, empathy, and open-mindedness. He discusses how research has defined critical thinking, how elements of critical thinking have been taught for centuries, and how educators can teach critical thinking skills now. Haber argues that the most important critical thinking issue today is that not enough people are doing enough of it. Fortunately, critical thinking can be taught, practiced, and evaluated. This book offers a guide for teachers, students, and aspiring critical thinkers everywhere, including advice for educational leaders and policy makers on how to make the teaching and learning of critical thinking an educational priority and practical reality.
Call Number: (Ebook) LB1590.3 .H327 2020
ISBN: 9780262357340
Publication Date: 2020-03-13
● Critical Thinking: Explore issues, ideas, artifacts, or events in depth before formulating a conclusion utilizing digital media.
Ethics in Information Technology by George Reynolds
Now current or future business managers and IT professionals can gain a strong understanding of the legal, ethical, and societal implications of information technology with ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 4E. Readers find today's most up-to-date, thorough coverage of technology developments and their impact on business as they study file sharing, infringement of intellectual property, security risks, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and ethics in IT corporations.This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals with practical checklists, business vignettes, and thought-provoking questions to challenge the reader's knowledge.
Call Number: HC79.I55 R49 2012
ISBN: 9781111534127
Publication Date: 2011-10-28
● Ethical Reasoning: Interpret the ramifications of alternative actions in ethical settings with digital media.
● Integrative Learning: Synthesize and transfer ideas and experiences to new, complex situations utilizing varying software.
Successful Writing at Work by Philip C. Kolin
Learn how to plan, draft, revise, format and produce professional documents and graphics in today's global workplace with Kolin's SUCCESSFUL WRITING AT WORK, 12E. This inviting, easy-to-read approach provides detailed writing guidelines using numerous real examples. Revisions ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to writing, while new coverage examines the impact of COVID-19 on workplace communication and highlights social media and audience analysis. This edition begins by discussing the writing process and collaboration, whether it's in-person or remote. You then examine basic business communication, including resumes and other job search materials. You learn to conduct research and document sources using the latest MLA or APA guidelines. You also master advanced tasks, such as preparing visuals, websites, proposals and presentations. Each assignment strengthens your abilities to solve problems and select the best communication technologies to further your goals.
Call Number: PE1408 .K6943 2023
ISBN: 9780357656471
Publication Date: 2022-03-28
● Written Communication: Develop and express ideas using digital media by combining different writing technologies, and mixing texts, data, and images.