Smart Thinking

How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions

Bryan Greetham (University of Durham, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
14 April 2016

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

Unlock your students’ potential with Smart Thinking, a step-by-step guide to generating ideas, thinking creatively and conceptually and making decisions. The book begins by explaining what smart thinking is and how it develops the skills that today’s employers covet. Part 1 unwraps the mysteries of conceptual thinking, with chapters on how to create new concepts and analyse existing ones, while Part 2 shows students how to release their creative potential and devise original solutions to complex problems. Finally, Part 3 shows students how to assess their ideas and solutions and come to a rational, objective decision. Chapters are packed with examples, top tips and ‘try this’ activities for students to put their thinking skills to the test.

Smart Thinking will be an indispensable companion for students of all levels and disciplines who want to sharpen their thinking and improve the way they study.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/smart-thinking. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

By: Bryan Greetham (University of Durham UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9781137502087
ISBN 10: 1137502088
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 14 April 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. How Good Are We At Thinking? 2. What Is Smart Thinking? PART I: CONCEPTUAL THINKING 3. What Is Conceptual Thinking? 4. Creating Concepts 5. Analysing Concepts 6. Synthesising Ideas 7. How Will This Improve My Academic Work? 8. How Will This Improve My Employability? PART II: CREATIVE THINKING 9. What Is A Creative Thinker? 10. How To Generate Your Own Ideas 11. Structuring Your Ideas – Causal And Conceptual Relations 12. Designing Solutions To Problems 1: Using Analogies 13. Designing Solutions To Problems 2: Adapting Your Structures 14. How Will This Improve My Academic Work? 15. How Will This Improve My Employability? PART III: MAKING DECISIONS 16. What Makes A Good Decision-Maker? 17. Making A Good Decision – The Seven Stages 18. Assessing Risk: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty 19. How Will This Improve My Academic Work? 20. How Will This Improve My Employability? Conclusion.

Bryan Greetham was educated at the universities of Kent and Sussex, UK. He holds a PhD in moral philosophy from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is the author of How to Write Better Essays, How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation and Thinking Skills for Professionals.

Reviews for Smart Thinking: How to Think Conceptually, Design Solutions and Make Decisions

'I think every single student should have a copy of this book. The majority of university courses lack a 'how to think smarter' module which would go a long way in helping students fine-tune their thinking skills for higher education.' - Michael Tefula, recent graduate and author of How to Get a First and Student Procrastination