Overview: setting the scene for critical thinking
CH 1: Why do we need to be critical? The problem of information overload
Step 1: KNOWING METHODS
Ch2: Knowing the basics
Ch3: Knowing design
Ch 4: Knowing measurement
Ch 5: Knowing theory
Step 2: THINKING critically about methods: what evidence is there?
Ch 6: About the basics
Ch 7: About design
Ch 8: About measurement
Ch 9: About theory
Step 3: Thinking critically about research: how is it presented?
Ch 10: The role of language and persuasive strategies
Step 4: Putting it together
Ch 11: Putting it together: the critical tool kit
Ch 12: Being extra critical
Ch 13: Some myths and Facts to practice thinking critically
Biography
Jane Ogden is a Professor in Health Psychology at the University of Surrey where she teaches psychology, nutrition, dietician, vet and medical students to think critically about research. She has published over 190 papers and 8 books.
