Critical approaches to information

Guidance on developing your critical thinking by questioning information and challenging any existing assumptions, and then synthesising sources into a clear perspective.

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How to question information and think critically

Use critical thinking to analyse, evaluate and interpret information.

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Questioning and critical thinking

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How to synthesise information

Integrate different sources to show understanding and your own perspective.

Synthesising information

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How to write critically

Evidence your critical analysis, unpack sources and justify their relevance to the reader.

Write critically

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How to use Generative AI critically

Appraise the biases, accuracy and reliability of GenAI outputs.

Use GenAI critically

Skills development opportunities

Academic Skills Centre (301)

Attend our  workshops, and 1:1 appointments for study skills, maths and statistics.

Study skills, maths and statistics

University Library

Develop your questioning skills to analyse, evaluate, interpret and think critically about information with our workshops and online tutorials.

Resources, workshops and tutorials

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

Develop your critical reading into critical writing skills including synthesis of sources with our short courses, workshops and 1:1s.

Short courses, workshops and 1:1s

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