Book of the Week - Critical thinking skills : effective analysis, argument and reflection

Published Date: 10th February 2026

As it is National Apprenticeship Week, we have picked out a great study guide for Book of the Week!

Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. Stella Cottrell’s student-centred approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. With clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises throughout, this book helps students to develop their analytical reasoning skills and apply them to a range of tasks including reading, note-making and writing. This text will turn even the most hesitant student into a proficient critical thinker.

This is an ideal companion for students of study skills, humanities, social sciences, business and arts programmes, where assessment includes essay and report writing. It is suitable for students of all levels.

If you would like to borrow this book you can login to our catalogue here https://bit.ly/4sO2cfw and reserve it or if you have not got a library barcode then you can email us library@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk.