VGCC Library Services: ACA 115: Success & Study Skills: Critical Thinking & Information Literacy

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Web - University of Hong Kong
Online tutorials on critical thinking and related topics from the University of Hong Kong.
The Critical Thinking Community
This site is hosted by the Foundation and Center for Critical Thinking. Their purpose is to promote essential change in education and society through the cultivation of fair-minded critical thinking.
Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions for an Argument Paper - Purdue OWL
Outlines the generally accepted structure for an academic argument paper.
Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions for Exploratory Papers - Purdue OWL
Explains the common structure and writing process for exploratory or inquiry papers.
Writing a Research Paper - Purdue OWL
Covers how to write research papers, including discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources.

Discovering Arguments by William Palmer; Dean Memering
Call Number: PE 1431 .P26 2009
ISBN: 9780136026464
Publication Date: 2008-08-01
Uses logos, pathos, and ethos in critical thinking, active reading, and persuasive writing. Available at Main Campus.
Think Smarter by Michael Kallet
ISBN: 9781118729830
Publication Date: 2014-04-07
Presents a pragmatic framework and set of tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business issues. Available online. Click title to access.
Becoming a Critical Thinker by Sherry Diestler
Call Number: LB2395.35 .D54 2001
ISBN: 9780130289223
Publication Date: 2000-12-14
Learn how to distinguish high-quality, well-supported arguments from those with little or no evidence to support them. Available at Main Campus.
Critical Thinking by Linda Elder; Richard Paul
Call Number: B809.2 .P38 2001
ISBN: 9780130869722
Publication Date: 2000-07-27
Approaches critical thinking as a process by which one takes charge of, and responsibility for, one's thinking. Available at Main Campus.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning by Daniel Fasko (Editor)
Call Number: BF441 .C74 2003
ISBN: 9781572734609
Publication Date: 2002-03-01
Discusses various perspectives on critical thinking. Available at Main and South Campuses.

Information Literacy Orientation - Technical College of the Low Country

This is a great introductory information literacy resource that was created by a librarian at another institution.

Slides 2-32 contain pertinent information.

What's the Difference? Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines
Discusses the differences between popular magazines and academic journals.
VGCC Citations LibGuide
This guide covers the citation formats that are used most often and provides links to free citation builders and apps.

Going Beyond Google Again by Jane Devine; Francine Egger-Sider
ISBN: 9781555708986
Publication Date: 2013-05-01
Discusses the "Invisible Web" and how to teach it to today's students. Available online. Click title to access.
Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research by Craig A. Hill; Elizabeth Dean; Joe Murphy
ISBN: 9781118379738
Publication Date: 2013-10-21
Discusses theory and practice of traditional survey research, while providing a conceptual framework for the opportunities social media platforms allow. Available online. Click title to access.