Description

Critical Thinking and Academic Writing is a comprehensive Skill Enhancement Course text designed for fifth semester BA English (Honours) students of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Integrating foundational concepts of critical thinking with the essential writing skills, the book guides students through a structured progression towards the advanced demands of academic research and writing. By bridging thought and expression, Critical Thinking and Academic Writing serves as an essential guide for undergraduate students of English who seek to move beyond passive learning and engage critically and meaningfully with ideas, texts and arguments. Prof Dr Shima Mathew is a Professor of English at T.M. Jacob Memorial Government College, Manimalakunnu, Koothattukulam, Kerala. She has served as a Member of the Academic Committee of DCE, Kerala, Member of the Academic Committee of Centre for Continuing Education, Kerala, Member of the PG Board of Studies, Member of the PG Expert Committee of English and Chairperson of the Board of Examiners, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. She has authored/edited eight text books for the BA English (Honours) programme of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Mr Paul Mathews is an Assistant Professor of English at Henry Baker College, Melukavu, Kottayam. He has served as a Member of the UG Board of Studies and Member of the UG Expert Committee of English, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. He has authored/edited five text books for the BA English (Honours) programme of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam