本书分为三部分：思辨和学术思维、批判性阅读和学术写作、国际学术会议。第一部分聚焦于培养学生的高层次思维能力，介绍思辨技巧、工具和方法，并探讨它们在学术语境中的运用；第二部分介绍学术论文的甄选、阅读、分析、评价和写作方法；第三部分关注国际学术会议，涵盖会议征稿、发言、海报展示和做笔记等环节。本书采用思辨英语教学理念，以思辨技能的运用和实践为主线，将思维与学术英语有机衔接，培养学生的解读、分析、评价、推理、解释、论证和表达能力，以期提高其综合学术素养。教材配有立体化教学资源，充分赋能翻转课堂、线上线下混合式教学和自主学习。
本书读者对象为研究生或者英语基础较好的本科生。

PART 1 Critical Thinking
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Critical Thinking
1 Definition
2 Intellectual standards
2.1 Clarity
2.2 Accuracy
2.3 Relevance
2.4 Depth
2.5 Breadth
2.6 Fairness
3 Elements of thought
3.1 Purpose, goal, or objective
3.2 Questions
3.3 Information
3.4 Inferences
3.5 Assumptions
3.6 Points of view
3.7 Concepts and theories
3.8 Implications and consequences
CHAPTER 2 Basics of Arguments
1 Definition of arguments
2 Structure of arguments
2.1 Identifying premises and the conclusion
2.2 Identifying hidden premises
2.3 Putting arguments in standard form
2.4 Analyzing complex arguments
3 From evidence to claim
3.1 Defining evidence
3.2 Evaluating evidence
3.3 Linking evidence to claim
3.4 Qualifying the claim
4 Counterarguments and rebuttals
4.1 Why include counterarguments
4.2 How to address counterarguments
CHAPTER 3 Written Arguments
1 Focusing the topic
2 Formulating the thesis
3 Planning the argument
3.1 Aligning the structure with the argument type
3.2 Finding the right order for major points
4 Developing body paragraphs
5 Introducing and concluding the argument
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Conclusion
6 Creating logical flow
6.1 Using transitional words or phrases
6.2 Using pointing words
6.3 Repeating
CHAPTER 4 Deductive and Inductive Arguments
1 Deductive reasoning
1.1 Defining and evaluating deductive arguments
1.2 Common forms of deductive arguments
2 Inductive reasoning
2.1 Defining and evaluating inductive arguments
2.2 Common types of inductive arguments
3 Key distinctions between deductive and inductive arguments
4 Fallacious arguments
4.1 Appeal to emotion
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PART 2 Critical Reading and Academic Writing
PART 3 Academic Conferences