The Critical Thinking Toolkit: Your Guide to Success in Learning, Thinking and Writing at University

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Paula Beesley Belinda Cooke

The Critical Thinking Toolkit

Your Guide to Success in Learning, Thinking and Writing at University

Paula Beesley, Belinda Cooke, Laurence Morris , Louise Warwick-Booth

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SAGE Publications Ltd
01 December 2025

Study & learning skills: general

Series: Student Success

We hear a lot about critical thinking at university but what does it really look like? This book has the answer.

Whether you′re writing essays, prepping for exams, or navigating lectures, seminars and placements, this book helps you build the thinking skills that make university life easier and your work stronger.

Inside, you’ll find:

Real examples and exercises that show how critical thinking works in everyday study situations. Step-by-step support to help you sharpen your reasoning and make confident decisions. Flexible tools—like action plans and activities—you can adapt to your own goals and pace. Smart tips on AI and how to use it ethically and effectively in your work.

This book covers critical thinking from every angle, with practical advice to actually help you do it. Whether you′re just starting out or want to level up, it′s time to say goodbye to feedback that calls for stronger arguments and hello to better marks.

Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

By: Paula Beesley, Belinda Cooke, Laurence Morris, Louise Warwick-Booth
Imprint: SAGE Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781529683196
ISBN 10: 152968319X
Series: Student Success
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Doctor Paula Beesley is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Academic Practice Lead at Leeds Beckett University, educator, researcher and author. Her teaching interests include critical thinking in communication skills, practice skill development and placement modules. Her research interests focus on pedagogical development. Her doctoral study identified a model of Collaborative Experiential Learning (Beesley, 2023) to support students on practice placement develop knowledge and skills. More recently, she has undertaken pedagogical research exploring the learning experience and environment for students with reasonable adjustments, inclusion of role play in teaching, the experiences of newly qualified social workers, and most recently exploring student poverty. Louise is a sociologist with specific interests in health policy and social policy. She is a Reader located in The Centre for Health Promotion Research, which she has co-directed since 2013. Louise joined the University in September 2005 and has taught on a wide range of modules including sociology, health policy, research, community and global policy and health care. She also manages a range of research projects and a team of research staff. Louise’s research projects are diverse and include a commissioned evaluation of the Way Forward Programme, a project to develop resilience in vulnerable young women with unmet need, the evaluation of a Department of Health Eatwell and Livewell Project to tackle malnutrition amongst the elderly, and the project management of the Sunderland Health Champion Programme. Louise has recently conducted a range of research with vulnerable young women, drawing upon feminist participatory approaches to data collection in order to give young women voice. Her research has been used in practice to improve interventions during their delivery and in securing future funding for further work in this area. Her other evaluation research is used in practice similarly to further develop interventions, and to capture the voice of service users.