Study and learning skills: general Books

Book SynopsisTeaching and learning MLA style is about to get easier.For nearly seventy years, the Modern Language Association has helped student writers choose trustworthy sources and use them to support their own ideas. Now, the authority on writing and research presents the clearest approach to MLA style yet with the ninth edition of the MLA Handbook.The ninth edition works as both a textbook and a reference guide. Focusing on source evaluation, it features a wealth of visual examples and updated advice on punctuation and grammar, footnotes and endnotes, annotated bibliographies, and paper formatting.An all-in-one resource that makes MLA style easier to learn and use, the MLA Handbook includes: Expanded, in-depth guidance on creating works-cited-list entries using the MLA template of core elements that explains what each core element is, where to find it in various sources, and how to style it. A new, easy-to-follow explanation of in-text citations. A new chapter containing recommendations for using inclusive language. A new appendix with hundreds of sample works-cited-list entries by publication format, including books, databases, websites, YouTube videos, interviews, and more. Updated guidelines on avoiding plagiarism. Although there are numerous websites, apps, reference works, and cheat sheets that claim to help with MLA style, there’s only one truly authoritative resource to help your students on their paths to becoming better writers. The ninth edition of the MLA Handbook is the most comprehensive guide the MLA has ever produced, with an all-inclusive approach to writing, research, documentation, and formatting.Trade ReviewGeared ... to the needs of today’s students and teachers. ...Essential." - ChoiceTable of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Formatting Your Research Project 3. Principles of Inclusive Language 4. Documenting Sources: An Overview 5. The List of Works Cited 6. Citing Sources in the Text 7. Notes Appendix 1: Abbreviations Appendix 2: Works-Cited-List Entries by Publication Format Appendix Contents Work-Cited-List Entries Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisRead Shakespeare’s plays in all their brilliance—and understand what every word means! Don’t be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard’s plays accessible and enjoyable.Each No Fear guide contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language A complete list of characters, with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential.When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the sixth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.New content in this edition helps students make the most of online learning, with a new self-evaluation page and more

Read more less

Book SynopsisWe've all been there: a new school year starts and there's 8 months till your exams - that's plenty of time, right? Then there's 6 months, 3 months, 1 month and oh, now there's 2 weeks left and you haven't started studying...What happens next is a panic-induced mayhem of highlighting everything in the textbook (without even questioning if it's actually helpful). But I'm here to help you change this!In The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need, I'll cover a range of different topics including:· How to get started and pick up that pen· Learning techniques that actually work (hello, science of memory!)· The dos and don'ts of timetabling· And combatting fear of failure, perfectionism, exam stress and so much more!As a fellow student now at university, I definitely don't have a PhD in Exam Etiquette but this is the book younger me needed. All I wanted was one place that had a variety of tried-and-tested methods with reassurance from someone who had recently been through the education system. The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need is just that, and I have collected the best techniques and tools I wish I'd known earlier to help you get through your studies and smash your exams!Jade x

Read more less

Book SynopsisWe know students have more to learn than ever before and there is a lot of pressure to perform well on tests, demonstrating superior learning. However, common study strategies such as cramming, highlighting text, and repeated reading have little impact in the longer-term. This exciting new book reveals the effective study strategies that will help you to use your time more efficiently, ace your tests, and retain information over time. In full color and accompanied by beautifully illustrated graphics, Ace That Test offers evidence-based learning strategies that students can use during their study sessions, including dual coding and the power of retrieving what they know. Including concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy, illustrations to leverage dual coding principles of learning, and questions and activities for retrieval practice, the book covers: â How to prepare your mind for learning â Making better decisions about what you studyTrade Review"The Learning Scientists have done it again! In their new book Ace That Test they seamlessly meld scientific research with practical application in an easily accessible manner certain to help students gain agency over their learning. Excellent book."Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, The Science of Learning Group, Melbourne, Australia"Ace That Test is the ‘must read’ handbook for students providing current and efficient learning and study habits. Students world-wide deserve the opportunity to learn from this book and employ the evidenced-based practical tips to improve their academic performance and lifelong learning."Deanne Clark, Brisbane, Australia"The Learning Scientists have long been my go-to source for accurate, lively, and useful advice about teaching and learning. In this excellent book, all students have a practical, research-based resource explaining how best (and how not!) to study, remember, and learn." Andrew Watson, author of Learning Begins and The Goldilocks Map"Ace That Test delivers multiple evidence-based approaches to learning, including practical examples, and it is engaging and easy to comprehend. The step-by-step approaches, with just the right amount of humor and anecdotes, make this a fantastic resource, encouraging real learning, for students and educators alike."James Barraclough, Director of Undergraduate Initiatives, Washburn University, USATable of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 1. The science of learning is flexible (and so is this book) 2. Science literacy: Why should you trust the advice in this book? 2. Getting ready to learn 3. Assigned work and studying are not the same, and you need to do both! 4. Your brain is part of your body: Preparing your mind for learning 5. The myth of multitasking: Preparing your environment for learning 6. How do I know what I (don’t) know? 7. Planning your study sessions is important 3. Study strategies that work 8. Bring to mind what you can remember 9. Find multiple concrete examples 10. Use visuals and words to help you understand 11. Describe and explain how things work 12. Jumble it all up 13. Use effective note-taking strategies 14. Avoid strategies that don’t work 15. Conclusion: Believe in yourself Glossary

Read more less

Book SynopsisA practical guide to deeper instructiona framework for challenging, engaging, and empowering students of all ages For schools to meet ambitious new standards and prepare all students for college, careers, and life, research has shown unequivocally that nothing is more important that the quality of daily instruction. Learning That Lasts presents a new vision for classroom instruction that sharpens and deepens the quality of lessons in all subject areas. It is the opposite of a ''teacher-proof'' solution. Instead, it is predicated on a model of instruction that honors teachers as creative and expert planners of learning experiences for their students and who wish to continuously grow in their instructional and content knowledge. It is not a theoretical vision. It is a model of instruction refined in some of the nation''s most successful public schoolsschools that are beating the odds to create remarkable achievementsited primarily in urban and rural low-income communitieTable of ContentsDVD Contents vii Foreword ix Preface xv Acknowledgments xvii About the Authors xxi About EL Education xxiii Introduction 1 1 Planning and Delivering Lessons That Challenge, Engage, and Empower 15 2 Laying the Foundation for Deeper Learning with Literacy 67 3 Creating Scientists and Historians 121 4 Reimagining Mathematics Instruction 175 5 Teaching in and through the Arts 225 6 Differentiating Instruction 275 Conclusion 333 Appendix A Sample Protocol-Based Lessons 337 Appendix B The What, Why, and How of Protocols 345 Appendix C Primary Source Close Reading Guide 349 Appendix D Factors to Guide Your Selection of Text 353 Appendix E From Assignment to Assessment 357 Appendix F Informational Text Resources 359 Appendix G Photograph Resources 363 Appendix H Great Online Mathematics Resources 365 Appendix I Kid Curators Rubric 369 Appendix J Initiatives that Build a Positive Classroom Culture of Differentiation 373 References 377 How to Use the DVD 383 Index 385

Read more less

Book SynopsisCoverage includes understanding the intended audience, and academic genres; the use of task-based methodology, analytic group discussion, and genre consciousness-raising; how to write summaries and critiques; and helping students position themselves as junior scholars in their academic communities.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis indispensable guide shows students what successful academic writing involves and gives them the tools they will need to write successfully themselves. It separates fact from fiction and takes students through the five essential elements of academic writing: writing critically; using sources; developing your own voice; having a clear structure and style; and editing and polishing drafts. Chapters include annotated extracts of real students'' academic writing from a range of subject areas. This third edition has been revised throughout, and contains three new sections on originality, argument and synthesising sources.Writing for University is an essential resource for students making the transition to university-level study and a valuable reference point for all students doing academic study in English. It is suitable for students of all disciplines, from education and business through to social work and psychology.<Table of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Myths and Realities 2. What Academic Writing Looks Like 3. Understanding Your Context and Purpose 4. What Your Tutors Mean by 'Originality' Summary PART 2: WRITE CRITICALLY 5. What Critical Writing Is 6. What Critical Writing Looks Like 7. Common Errors in Critical Writing 8. Forming an Argument Summary PART 3: USE YOUR SOURCES CORRECTLY 9. Using Their Words - Quotation 10. Using Your Words - Paraphrase and Source Summary 11. Using Verbs to Show You Understand Your Sources 12. Referencing Styles and Techniques 13. Avoiding Accidental Plagiarism Summary PART 4: LET YOUR OWN VOICE SHINE THROUGH 14. Synthesizing Sources to Create Your Own Insights 15. Making Sure Your Own Arguments Stand Out 16. Using Verbs to Show Your Position 17. Using I and We 18. Expressing Levels of Certainty and Caution Summary PART 5: WRITE FOR YOUR READER 19. Creating a Clear Assignment Structure 20. Structure of Different Assignment Types 21. Creating a Clear Paragraph Structure 22. Developing a Clear Writing Style 23. Using Words Precisely Summary PART 6: EDIT AND POLISH YOUR ASSIGNMENT 24. The Process of Writing and Rewriting 25. Common Language Errors 26. A Checklist

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe ability to demonstrate critical thinking is essential for students who seek to achieve good grades at university but it typically creates a lot of confusion and anxiety. Critical Thinking Skills provides an easy to follow, step by step guide to developing analytical reasoning skills and applying them to tasks such as reading, note-making and writing. A complex subject is broken down into easy to understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage. Students can use this book to: Critically assess other people's arguments Recognise flawed reasoning Evaluate the material used to support arguments Apply critical thinking when reading, writing and making notes Write excellent essays and reportsThe 4th edition features a new section on argument mapping techniques, which help readers to visualize the structures of an argument. It also contains Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introducing Critical Thinking Skills 1. What is Critical Thinking? 2. How Well Do You Think? Develop Your Thinking Skills 3. What's Their Point? Identifying Arguments 4. Is it an Argument? Argument and Non-Argument 5. How Well Do They Say It? Clarity, Consistency and Structure 6. Reading Between the Lines: Recognising Underlying Assumptions and Implicit Arguments 7. Does it Add Up? Identifying Flaws in the Argument 8. Where's the Proof? Finding and Evaluating Sources of Evidence 9. Criticality When Selecting, Interpreting and Noting From Sources 10. Critical, Analytical Writing: Critical Thinking When Writing 11. Mapping and Evaluating Arguments 12. Critical Reflection 13. Applying Critical Thinking to Career Planning and Employability Practice Activities Appendix: Selected Search Engines and Databases for Online Literature Searches Bibliography Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisRead Shakespeare’s plays in all their brilliance—and understand what every word means! Don’t be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard’s plays accessible and enjoyable.Each No Fear guide contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language A complete list of characters, with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary

Read more less

Book SynopsisNew edition of a classic reference work recognizes recent developments in information literacy--including finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital sources--and the evolving use of software for citation management, graphics, and paper format and submission while continuing to reflect best practices for research and writing.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTeaches you to master the five most crucial skills you need to succeed: how to read, write, speak, act, and research at a higher level. This guide outlines an approach for acquiring a skill and then demonstrates how to enhance it.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Skills You Need 1. How to Read, Part I: Dissecting a Text 2. How to Read, Part II: Critiquing a Text 3. How to Write 4. How to Speak 5. How to Act 6. How to Research

Read more less

Book SynopsisJOHN PECK was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK.MARTIN COYLE is Professor in English at Cardiff University, UK.Trade Review'Excellent, valuable text.' - Lorraine Shaw, Liverpool John Moores University, UK 'This book is a little gem! For anyone interested in the English Language and with a concern for proper usage, this book is a delight - a must!' - Mr Francis J. Dempsey, Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology, IrelandTable of ContentsAbout this book PART ONE: WRITING CORRECTLY Writing a Sentence Punctuation Spelling PART TWO: WRITING CONFIDENTLY The Well Crafted Sentence Polished Punctuation Spelling and Usage PART THREE: WRITING WITH STYLE Writing an Essay Punctuation and Presentation The Right Word PART FOUR: WRITING RULES Twenty to Remember Spot the Mistake A Note on Grammar Index.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis What criteria are used to assess the scholarly merit of a thesis? What is the level of conceptualization that is expected in doctoral theses? How can you prepare to defend your thesis? What is the most effective route to achieving your doctorate? The starting point to achieving your doctorate is to appreciate how your thesis will be examined. The criteria that examiners use, the questions they ask in vivas and their reports provide templates against which theses are judged. So, why not start from this endpoint as you plan, undertake, write and defend your research?This book focuses specifically on how you, as a doctoral candidate, can raise your level of thinking about your chosen topic. Doing so will improve the quality of your research and ultimately contribute to knowledge. It also explores the nature of conceptualization which is sought by examiners in theses. As a candidate, the book provides those essential characteristics of doctorateness thatTable of ContentsIntroduction The end is where we start from What is doctorateness? Architecture of the doctoral thesis Exploiting the literature Thinking about research design What’s in a word? How to conclude your thesis in one chapter The abstract The magic circle Preparing for the viva Dynamics of the doctoral viva Epilogue

Read more less

Book SynopsisHomi K. Bhabha’s 1994 The Location of Culture is one of the founding texts of the branch of literary theory called postcolonialism. While postcolonialism has many strands, at its heart lies the question of interpreting and understanding encounters between the western colonial powers and the nations across the globe that they colonized. Colonization was not just an economic, military or political process, but one that radically affected culture and identity across the world. It is a field in which interpretation comes to the fore, and much of its force depends on addressing the complex legacy of colonial encounters by careful, sustained attention to the meaning of the traces that they left on colonized cultures. What Bhabha’s writing, like so much postcolonial thought, shows is that the arts of clarification and definition that underpin good interpretation are rarely the same as simplification. Indeed, good interpretative clarification is often about pointing out and dividing the different kinds of complexity at play in a single process or term. For Bhabha, the object is identity itself, as expressed in the ideas colonial powers had about themselves. In his interpretation, what at first seems to be the coherent set of ideas behind colonialism soon breaks down into a complex mass of shifting stances – yielding something much closer to postcolonial thought than a first glance at his sometimes dauntingly complex suggests.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Homi K. Bhabhaa? What does The Location of Culture Say? Why does The Location of Culture Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisEd Byrne is an Academic Neurologist who has worked in Australia and the UK. His research contributions are in the fields of mitochondrial disease and neuromuscular disorders. He was Professor of Neurology and Director of the Centre for Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, and then had a number of leadership positions in health and in the university world including Dean of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University, Vice-Provost for Health at UCL and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University. He is now the President and Principal at King's College London. He is currently the Chairman of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. He has long-standing interests in working to improve the contribution that the university sector can make to society at large. Charles Clarke studied at King's College, Cambridge. He was President of the National Union of Students from 1975 to 1977 and then advised Neil Kinnock, Education spokesmaTable of Contents Introduction 1 Changing universities in changing times 2 Historical perspectives and international comparisons 3 Universities and work 4 Research: understanding and transforming the world 5 The local economic and social impact of universities 6 Who benefits from a university education? 7 Education is for life 8 Who pays for it all? 9 University governance, leadership and the state 10 Ten questions about the future of universities 11 Conclusion

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book takes the reader carefully through each stage of the essay writing process from the interpretation of the question, to the research, planning and revision. They are shown not just how to improve their study skills such as note-taking, reading, organisation and writing, but their thinking skills too. The reader will learn how to analyse difficult concepts, criticise and evaluate arguments, use evidence and develop more ideas of their own. It provides clear and practical advice throughout and gives students the confidence they need to tackle written assignments.New for this edition - A new chapter on maintaining focus and gathering ideas, which will help students to switch off from distractions and create a clear space for good thinking- A new chapter entitled creating your own arguments: synthesising ideas' which will show students how to go beyond recycling the arguments and ideas they read and, instead, will give them the tools to make connections, generate Table of ContentsIntroduction The Stages Stage One: Interpretation of the Question Stage Two: Research Stage Three: Planning Stage Four: Writing Stage Five: Revision Conclusion Appendix: Sample Essays Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisKaplan is an Official Teaching Partner of the ACT. Kaplan’s ACT Prep Plus 2025 has the detailed subject review, practice tests, and expert strategies you need to be prepared for test day. This ACT prep book includes hundreds of practice questions, 4 online practice tests, and video lessons from our experts to help you face test day with confidence. We’re so certain that ACT Prep Plus offers the guidance you need that we guarantee it: After studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the ACT—or you'll get your money back.Essential Review 5 full-length Kaplan practice tests with detailed answer explanations (1 printed in the book and 4 tests online) One-year access to our online center with additional Qbank and videos to help guide your study Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip Mixed p

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis practical guide takes undergraduate students step-by-step through the process of completing a dissertation, from the initial stages of generating original ideas and planning the project through to writing their first draft and critically reviewing their own work. It shows students how to choose the most appropriate methods for collecting and analysing their data and how to then integrate this research into their dissertation. Students will learn how to develop consistent and persuasive arguments and write up their research in a clear and concise style.This book is an essential resource for undergraduates of all disciplines who are required to write a dissertation as part of their degree. New to this Edition:- Includes expanded material on research ethics- Contains two new chapters on presenting research posters and delivering oral presentationsAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/how-to-write-Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction PART I: EXAMINERS AND SUPERVISORS 1. Examiners – What Are They Looking For? 2. Working With Your Supervisor PART II: GENERATING AND DEVELOPING ORIGINAL IDEAS 3. What Activities Suit You Best? 4. Types of Research 5. What Interests You Most? 6. Generating Your Own Ideas 1: Using Trigger Questions 7. Generating Your Own Ideas 2: Perspectives and Levels 8. Developing Your Ideas 1: Causal Relations 9. Developing Your Ideas 2: Conceptual Relations 10. Original Questions and Hypotheses 1: Using Analogies 11. Original Questions and Hypotheses 2: Working With Your Structures PART III: DECIDING ON YOUR PROJECT 12. Searching the Literature 1: Knowing What to Look For 13. Searching the Literature 2: How to Search 14. Choosing the Topic 1: Feasibility 15. Choosing the Topic 2: Ethical Issues PART IV: ORGANISING YOUR WORK 16. Planning Your Research 17. Managing Your Time 18. Your Retrieval System 19. Reading 20. Note-taking PART V: DOING YOUR RESEARCH 21. Qualitative and Quantitative Research 22. Secondary Sources 23. Primary Sources 1: Quantitative Research 24. Primary Sources 2: Designing and Distributing Your Questionnaire 25. Primary Sources 3: Qualitative Research – Interviews and Focus Groups 26. Primary Sources 4: Qualitative Research – Case Studies and Observations PART VI: PLANNING YOUR DISSERTATION 27. The Main Components and Introduction 28. The Literature Review 29. Research Methods, Findings, Conclusions and Appendices PART VII: ORGANISING YOUR THINKING 30. Developing Consistent Arguments 1: The Components 31. Developing Consistent Arguments 2: The Connections 32. Using Evidence 1: Describing It 33. Using Evidence 2: Drawing Inferences 34. Using Evidence 3: Creating Causal Connections 35. Using Language 1: Clarity Jargon 36. Using Language 2: Clarity Manipulative Words 37. Using Language 3: Consistency PART VIII: WRITING YOUR DISSERTATION 38. The First Draft 39. Style 1: Finding Your Own Voice 40. Style 2: Simplicity and Economy PART IX: PLAGIARISM, REFERENCING AND BIBLIOGRAPHIES 41. Plagiarism 42. Referencing and Bibliographies PART X: EDITING 43. Revision 1: The Structure 44. Revision 2: The Content PART XI: PRESENTING YOUR WORK 45. Oral Presentations 46. Poster Presentations Conclusion Bibliography Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisA life-saving illustrated guide to making student life easier, more productive and more fun. With shortcuts to academic success, tips for making the most of the student experience and - most importantly - hangover hacks to make things better the next day.Welcome to the world of being a student! Where gaining knowledge is top priority and partying follows closely behind. The majority of your time in higher education will be spent moaning about lectures, then about exams and assignments, and then about how broke you are every month. Luckily this fully illustrated manual is here to solve your everyday dilemmas, with low-budget tips and tricks on all aspects of student living, including:- Ways to make your student loan stretch further - Tips to help you get out of bed in time for class - Study, exam and revision hacks, including how to listen to your lectures in half the time - How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew - and how to get wine stains out of the carpet - A trick for changing those pesky duvet covers - How to store your beer bottles in the fridge without them toppling over - Drawer and wardrobe space maximizers - Party hacks - Food and drink hacks to use up leftovers and make the most of whatever's hiding in your fridge Whether you're a fresh-faced fresher or a seasoned student searching for shortcuts, this trusty guide will be your go-to for all occasions, helping to make your student years gloriously hassle-free.

Read more less

Book SynopsisNow in striking full color, the Second Edition shows readers how to make the research results presented in reports, slideshows, dashboards, posters, and data visualizations more interesting, engaging, and impactful. The book guides students, researchers, evaluators, entrepreneurs, and non-profit workers—anyone reporting data to an outside audience—through design choices in four primary areas: graphics, text, color, and arrangement. The Second Edition features an improved layout with larger screenshots, a review of the recent literature on data visualization, and input from a panel of graphic design experts. Trade ReviewThe book is aimed at all those involved in the presentation of information. For graphic designers, however, this book probably offers little new. "Presenting Data Effectively" is easy to read, as it is very well structured and prepared. The second edition is richly illustrated with 201 colour illustrations. It is practice-oriented and offers scientifically proven arguments for the recommendations. Numerous learning suggestions, tools, tips and further references to further sources for more information round off the book. -- Anja KaupTable of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface to the Second Edition 1 The Justification for Presenting Data Effectively Learning Objectives What Does Effective Data Presentation Look Like? What Makes Data Presentation Effective? What Do I Need to Develop Effective Data Presentation? How Do I Navigate This Book? What Is the Bottom Line? Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? 2 Graphics Learning Objectives Guiding Ideas How Do I Use Images in Effective Ways? How Do I Efficiently Locate High-Quality Images? Where Should Graphs Go? How Do I Apply These Ideas to Graphs? What Is the Bottom Line? Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? 3 Text Learning Objectives Guiding Ideas What Is Type? How Do I Tell These Typefaces Apart? What Works for Paper and What Works for Screen? Did You Just Say I Can’t Use Calibri? How Can I Protect Font Choices? How Do Fonts Actually Communicate? What Font Size Should I Use? How Should Lines Be Spaced? How Does Typeface Help Organize Data Presentation? How Do I Apply These Ideas to Graphs? What Is the Bottom Line? Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? 4 Color Learning Objectives Guiding Ideas Why Is Color Important to Memory? What Colors Should I Choose? What Should I Watch Out For? How Do I Apply Emphasis Colors? How Do I Apply These Ideas to Graphs? What Is the Bottom Line? Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? 5 Arrangement Learning Objectives Guiding Ideas Where Do the Bits and Pieces Go? What Is White Space and How Do I Use It? How Should I Justify Text? How Can I Align Using Typical Software? When Is It Okay to Break the Rules? How Do I Arrange the Sections of the Whole Report? How Do I Apply These Ideas to Graphs? What Is the Bottom Line? Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? 6 Making It Easy Learning Objectives Criticism: Trying to Look Slick Criticism: Design Is Expensive Key Points to Remember How Can I Extend This? Where Can I Go for More Information? Appendix A Report Layout Checklist Appendix B Data Visualization Checklist Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide for teachers to the benefits of visual note-taking and how to incorporate it in their classrooms.

Read more less

Book SynopsisStudents need to learn to manage their time, organise their studies, understand, learn, and convey a lot of information - and they need to learn to do it quickly.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Study Skills Basics. Chapter 1: Planning for Success. Chapter 2: Tutors and Student Support. Chapter 3: Becoming a Critical Thinker. Chapter 4: Embracing ICT Skills. Part II: Becoming an Active Learner. Chapter 5: Learning Actively in Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials. Chapter 6: Grappling with Group Work: Workshops, Seminars and Presentations. Chapter 7: Taking Notes During Lectures. Chapter 8: Making Use of Feedback. Part III: Gathering Your Evidence. Chapter 9: Research Methods and Tools. Chapter 10: Finding Answers: Reading and Research. Chapter 11: Taking Notes for Your Purposes: Not the Book's. Chapter 12: Using the Internet as a Research Tool. Chapter 13: Tackling the Building Blocks: Numbers and Figures. Part IV: Getting It Down on Paper. Chapter 14: Pulling Your Ideas Together in Writing. Chapter 15: Grasping Writing Process Basics. Chapter 16: Looking at Form, Function and Style. Part V: Final Reckoning: Surviving (And Enjoying) Exams. Chapter 17: Mastering Memory Strategies. Chapter 18: Preparing for Your Exams. Chapter 19: Coping with the Countdown to Your Exams. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Time-saving Techniques. Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Have Fun While Studying. Chapter 22: Ten Essay Writing Tips. Index.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis interactive study journal helps university students develop the skills needed to study in focused and mindful ways. Each bite-sized theme covers a core skill, from time management and critical thinking to referencing and personal development, and helps students develop successful study habits. Throughout, there are short activities and examples of real students' experiences, alongside plenty of space for writing and reflection to develop students' awareness of their strengths, skills and areas for development. This is an ideal resource for students of all subject areas and levels who want to succeed on their course and beyond.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1 Theme 1: Personal and Academic Development Theme 2: Time Management and Taking Charge of Your Studies Theme 3: Critical Thinking Theme 4: Critical Reading Theme 5: Critical Writing Theme 6: Getting Ready for Assessment Theme 7: Referencing Theme 8: Studying with Others Theme 9: Examinations Theme 10: Personal Development PART 2: RECORD KEEPING AND NEXT STEPS List of Key Terms References Index.

Read more less

Book SynopsisDynamics of Skill Acquisition, Second Edition, provides an analysis of the processes underlying human skill acquisition. It presents the ecological dynamics multidisciplinary framework for designing learning environments that foster skill development.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Athletes and Sports Teams Considered as Complex Adaptive SystemsChapter 2. Physical Constraints on Coordination: Dynamical Systems TheoryChapter 3. Informational Constraints on Coordination: An Ecological Psychology PerspectiveChapter 4. Intentionality, Cognition, and Decision Making in SportChapter 5. Understanding the Dynamics of Skill AcquisitionChapter 6. How Interacting Constraints Support a Nonlinear PedagogyChapter 7. Redefining Learning: Practical Issues for Representative Learning DesignChapter 8. Designing Individualized Practice EnvironmentsChapter 9. Practice for Sports TeamsChapter 10. Modified Perceptual Training for AthletesChapter 11. Practitioners as DesignersChapter 12. Expertise and Talent Development in Sport

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book presents the background information and ideas for the practical application of contemplative practices across academic curriculum from the physical sciences to the humanities and arts. Contemplative pedagogy is more than a new, trendy technique to change the landscape of learning.Table of ContentsForeword vii Parker J. Palmer Preface xi Acknowledgments xvii The Authors xxi Part One Theoretical and Practical Background 1 1 Transformation and Renewal in Higher Education 3 2 Current Research on Contemplative Practice 21 3 Contemplative Pedagogy in Practice: Two Experiences 39 4 Teacher Preparation and Classroom Challenges 67 Part Two A Guide to Contemplative Practices 87 Introduction to the Practices 89 5 Mindfulness 95 6 Contemplative Approaches to Reading and Writing 110 7 Contemplative Senses: Deep Listening and Beholding 137 8 Contemplative Movement 159 9 Compassion and Loving Kindness 174 10 Guest Speakers, Field Trips, and Retreats 189 11 Conclusion 198 Afterword by Arthur Zajonc 205 References 207 Index 217

Read more less

Book SynopsisWhat could be the point of teaching such works of bygone cultural and literary inheritance as Cervantes'' Don Quixote and Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice in schools today? This book argues that the narratives and stories of such works are of neglected significance and value for contemporary understanding of human moral association and character. However, in addition to offering detailed analysis of the moral educational potential of these and other texts, the present work reports on a pioneering project, recently pursued by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, concerned precisely with the use of these and other stories for moral and character education in schools. The success of the ''Knightly Virtues' project is an inspiring story in its own right and should therefore be of enormous interest to all schools, teachers and parents rightly concerned with this all-important aspect of their children's educational development.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques—the imitation and analysis of great writers—with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Skills Taught: • One- and two-level outlining • Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum • Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry • Researching and documenting source material • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: • Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction • All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed • This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student • Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition

Read more less

Book SynopsisSouth Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang used his 2003 work Kicking Away The Ladder to challenge the central orthodoxies of development economics, using his creative thinking skills to shine new light on an old topic. Creative thinkers are often distinguished by their willingness to challenge received ideas, and this is a central aspect of Chang’s work on development. Before Chang, the received wisdom was that developing countries needed the same kinds of economic policies and institutions as developed countries in order to enjoy the same prosperity. But, as Chang pointed out, the historical evidence showed that First World economic success was, in fact, due to exactly the kinds of state intervention that modern development orthodoxy shuns. Western affluence is the product of precisely the kinds of state control – of protectionism and the setting of price tariffs – that developed countries have since denied the developing world in the name of economic freedom and ‘best practice.’ By insisting that Third World nations should adopt these economic policies themselves, argued Chang, the West is actually stifling Third World economic prospects – kicking away the ladder. His carefully reasoned argument for a novel point of view was closely based on the critical thinking skill of producing novel explanations for existing evidence, and led many to question development orthodoxies – sparking a rethink of modern development strategies for less-developed countries.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Ha-Joon Chang? What does Kicking Away the Ladder Say? Why does Kicking Away the Ladder Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisC. Wright Mills’s 1959 book The Sociological Imagination is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of post-war sociology. At its heart, the work is a closely reasoned argument about the nature and aims of sociology, one that sets out a manifesto and roadmap for the field. Its wide acceptance and popular reception is a clear demonstration of the rhetorical power of Wright’s strong reasoning skills. In critical thinking, reasoning involves the creation of an argument that is strong, balanced, and, of course, persuasive. In Mills’s case, this core argument makes a case for what he terms the “sociological imagination”, a particular quality of mind capable of analyzing how individual lives fit into, and interact with, social structures. Only by adopting such an approach, Mills argues, can sociologists see the private troubles of individuals as the social issues they really are. Allied to this central argument are supporting arguments for the need for sociology to maintain its independence from corporations and governments, and for social scientists to steer away from ‘high theory’ and focus on the real difficulties of everyday life. Carefully organized, watertight and persuasive, The Sociological Imagination exemplifies reasoned argument at its best.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was C. Wright Mills? What does The Sociological Imagination Say? Why does The Sociological Imagination Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrancis Fukuyama’s controversial 1992 book The End of History and the Last Man demonstrates an important aspect of creative thinking: the ability to generate hypotheses and create novel explanations for evidence. In the case of Fukuyama’s work, the central hypothesis and explanation he put forward were not, in fact, new, but they were novel in the academic and historical context of the time. Fukuyama’s central argument was that the end of the Cold War was a symptom of, and a vital waypoint in, a teleological progression of history. Interpreting history as “teleological” is to say that it is headed towards a final state, or end point: a state in which matters will reach an equilibrium in which things are as good as they can get. For Fukuyama, this would mean the end of “mankind’s ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government”. This grand theory, which sought to explain the end of the Cold War through a single overarching hypothesis, made the novel step of resurrecting the German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel’s theory of history – which had long been ignored by practical historians and political philosophers – and applying it to current events.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Francis Fukuyama? What does The End of History and the Last Man Say? Why does The End of History and the Last Man Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisThe end of the Cold War, which occurred early in the 1990s, brought joy and freedom to millions. But it posed a difficult question to the world's governments and to the academics who studied them: how would world order be remade in an age no longer dominated by the competing ideologies of capitalism and communism? Samuel P. Huntington was one of the many political scientists who responded to this challenge by conceiving works that attempted to predict the ways in which conflict might play out in the 21st century, and in The Clash of Civilizations he suggested that a new kind of conflict, one centred on cultural identity, would become the new focus of international relations. Huntington's theories, greeted with scepticism when his book first appeared in the 1990s, acquired new resonance after 9/11. The Clash of Civilizations is now one of the most widely-set and read works of political theory in US universities; Huntington's theories have also had a measurable impact on American policy. In large part, this is a product of his problem-solving skills. Clash is a monument to its author's ability to generate and evaluate alternative possibilities and to make sound decisions between them. Huntington's view, that international politics after the Cold War would be neither peaceful, nor liberal, nor cooperative, ran counter to the predictions of almost all of his peers, yet his position – the product of an unusual ability to redefine an issue so as to see it in new ways – has been largely vindicated by events ever since.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Samuel Huntingdon? What does The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order Say? Why does The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisAs Jane Vella travels in her work, audiences old and new often request an up-to-date set of stories on the application of the principles and practices of Dialogue Education. This book corroborates those principles and practices through stories from diverse situations in which she has found herself teaching and learning in the past five years.Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xv Acknowledgments xxvii The Author xxix Introduction 1 Part One: Structured 9 1. Why Structure? 11 2. Learning Needs and Resources Assessment 19 3. The Seven Design Steps 31 Part Two: Social 51 4. The Learning Task in a Small Group 53 5. Individual Learning Enhanced 67 Part Three: Sound 81 6. Principles and Practices: Current State of the Art 83 7. Open Questions Invite Dialogue 111 8. The Designer’s Skill: Trust Your Design 117 Part Four: Sure 127 9. Indicators of Learning, Transfer, and Impact 129 10. Impact and the Seven Design Steps 137 Part Five: Synthesis: Putting It All Together 147 11. Putting It All Together: Examples of Dialogue Education Designs 149 12. An On-Line Course Using Dialogue Education 167 13. Dialogue Education in School Leadership 171 14. Dialogue Education in Health Care Settings 191 15. Dialogue Education in a College Classroom 205 Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Used in Dialogue Education 215 Appendix B: Tough Verbs for Learning Tasks 221 References 223 Index 227

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the first volume in a series of course books for career students and exam candidates preparing for the Stage 1 exam of the British Horse Society.

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis is the first volume in a series of course books for career students and exam candidates preparing for the Stage 1 exam of the British Horse Society.

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisPacked with clear guidance on the nuts and bolts of grammar and plenty of examples, this text will help students master the fundamentals of English grammar and tackle written assignments with confidence. 60+ bite-sized units help students overcome common areas of difficulty, such as forming different tenses, using connectives to link ideas and build an argument, punctuating sentences and choosing the right words. Each unit is presented on a double-page spread, making it easy for students to flick through the book and quickly find the unit they need. Short, focused exercises at the end of each unit - with answers provided at the back of the book - make this text ideal for both self-study and classroom use. This 3rd edition contains four new units on hedging, being critical and collocation.Improve Your Grammar is an essential resource for students of all disciplines and levels wanting to excel at writing, and can be used as a self-study workbook or on tutor-led grammar modules.Trade Review‘Improve Your Grammar' is a straightforward, jargon-free, easy-to-use book, written by people who have clearly spent many years noting the main problems that writers have, and who have produced a focused, well-presented book designed to solve those problems.’ -- Mary Jane Hogan * English Australia Journal (review of previous edition) *‘This book is an extremely welcome addition to the Bloomsbury Study Skills series. The coverage is comprehensive, but it is presented in a straightforward and clearly accessible way. Not a centimetre of space in the 150 pages is wasted and the authors have packed in lots of instructive, informative but also interesting content.’ -- Christine Daly * Education and Training (review of previous edition) *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book KEY TERMS Unit 1: Parts of speech Unit 2: Parts of a sentence KEY GRAMMAR Unit 3: Singular or plural subjects and verbs Unit 4: Correct tense formation Unit 5: Using more than one verb tense Unit 6: Modal verbs Unit 7: Using the passive Unit 8: Direct and indirect questions Unit 9: Conditionals (If...) Unit 10: Using adverbs Unit 11: Emphasising Unit 12: Negative words and phrases Unit 13: Gerunds and infinitives Unit 14: Articles: a/an, the Unit 15: Relative clauses: who, which, that, etc. Unit 16: Comparing and contrasting Unit 17: Describing similarities and differences Unit 18: Using noun phrases KEY PUNCTUATION Unit 19: Commas (1): correct uses Unit 20: Commas (2): incorrect uses Unit 21: Colons and semicolons Unit 22: Hyphens, dashes and brackets Unit 23: Apostrophes Unit 24: Inverted commas Unit 25: Capital letters CONNECTIONS WITHIN SENTENCES Unit 26: Linking: contrasting Unit 27: Linking: adding Unit 28: Linking: causes Unit 29: Linking: results Unit 30: Signposting Unit 31: Using pronouns correctly Unit 32: Avoiding repetition of words PRODUCING GOOD SENTENCES Unit 33: Parallel structures Unit 34: Participles Unit 35: Incomplete sentences Unit 36: Avoiding long and disorganised sentences Unit 37: Avoiding too many short sentences Unit 38: Building successful long sentences FEATURES OF WRITING Unit 39: Hedging (1); with verbs and adverbs Unit 40: Hedging (2): with adjectives and phrases Unit 41: Giving a definition Unit 42: Introducing an example Unit 43: Citing Unit 44: Paraphrasing Unit 45: Incorporating data Unit 46: Formal language (1) Unit 47: Formal language (2) Unit 48: The language of argument USING THE RIGHT WORDS Unit 49: The language of critique Unit 50: Using prepositions (1) Unit 51: Using prepositions (2) Unit 52: Creating longer words Unit 53: Using single words for impact Unit 54: Using phrasal verbs Unit 55: Collocations (1) Unit 56: Collocations (2) Unit 57: Commonly misused words Unit 58: Commonly confused words: homonyms Unit 59: Key spelling rules Unit 60: Common spelling mistakes Unit 61: Writing an email to your tutor Unit 62: Covering letters and CVs Key Index

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis hands-on book introduces students to the demands of university study in a clear and accessible way and helps them to understand what is expected of them. It helps students to develop the core skills they need to succeed at university, and gives guidance on the key forms of academic writing, including essays, reports, reflective assignments and exam papers. It shows students how to recognise opinions, positions and bias in academic texts from a range of genres, develop their own 'voice' and refer to others' ideas in an appropriate way. It also features authentic examples of academic texts and engaging activities throughout to aid understanding. Packed with practical guidance and self-study activities, this book will be an essential resource for all students new to university-level study. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/academic-success. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textboTrade ReviewThis book delivers exactly what the title promises: everything a student needs to be successful in their studies. * Lee Fallin, University of Hull, UK *An invaluable guide to the nature of successful learning in a university context, which will help students better prepare for and manage the challenges faced in tertiary studies. * Professor Jack Richards, University of Sydney, Australia *Academic Success includes everything a student needs to know about university: from how a university works through to advice on reading, writing and thinking academically, including differences between disciplines. It's a comprehensive, useful guide to transitioning to university and succeeding in your studies. * Helen Cooper, University of Birmingham, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY STUDY 1. What's Different About Academic Communication? 2. Students and Lecturers 3. Independent Learning PART 2: TAKING PART IN UNIVERSITY LEARNING 4. Academic Listening 5. Academic Reading Tutorials and Seminars 7. Doing Group Assignments PART 3: BECOMING CRITICAL 8. Opinions, Positions and Bias 9. Critical Thinking 10. Sources of Academic Knowledge PART 4: EXPRESSING YOUR VOICE AND REFERRING TO THE VOICES OF OTHERS 11. Voices in Academic Texts 12. Expressing Your Own Voice 13. Avoiding Plagiarism 14. Voices in Different Types of Text 15. Creating an Identity in Different Types of Text PART 5: WRITING ACADEMIC TEXTS 16. Writing in the University 17. Making Your Argument Flow 18. Writing Essays 19. Writing Reports 20. Writing Research Reports 21. Writing Reflective Texts 22. Writing Electronic Texts 23. Writing in Exams Further Reading Glossary.

Read more less

Book SynopsisStudents and travelers can instantly create hundreds of sentences for communication in French. This 6 page laminated guide provides template sentences and a color coded bank of words that can be plugged into those sentences. To change the sentence, pick a different color-coded noun, verb or adjective for a wide range of sentences for communication. Categories follow those of a French 1 course which are the same categories helpful to a world traveler. 6-page laminated guide includes: Greetings (les salutations) Social Courtesies (la politesse) Numbers (les nombres) French Pronunciation (la prononciation) Basic Statements Questions (les questions) Expressing Opinions (les opinions) Negatives (la négation) Measurements (les dimensions) Colors (les couleurs) Money (l'argent) Time (l'heure) Days of the Week (les jours de la semaine) Months of the Year (les mois de l'année) Seasons (les saisons) Errands & Shopping (les courses) Directions (les directions) The Family (la famill

Read more less

Book SynopsisThis book fundamentally challenges the way in which PhDs are currently pursued. It applies lean methodologies which have been embraced by start-ups to the doctoral research process. It explains how to apply techniques such as the minimal viable product (MVP) approach, rapid prototyping and pivoting to each stage, from choosing a topic to seeking feedback, in order to save time, make the process more efficient and demonstrate impact. Chapters are enriched with insights from PhD researchers, practical guidance on going lean and a wealth of empirical data which supports this new approach to postgraduate research. This inspiring text is a must-read for prospective and current PhD students who wish to accelerate their careers in academia and beyond.Trade ReviewThis book is an excellent read that proposes a PhD process that is the complete opposite of any PhD process I have supervised. It is refreshing and challenges existing paradigms about how a PhD process should look like. It will be inspiration for any PhD students. If you only adopt 10% of Julian’s suggestions, your PhD may be a much more pleasant process. * Professor Marko Hekkert, Chairman of the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, The Netherlands *I wish this book was available when I did my PhD some 50 years ago. It is strongly recommended. * Asit K. Biswas, Visiting Professor, National University of Singapore, Singapore *If I had read this book prior to my PhD, I would have focused a lot more on reaching potentials users of my work beyond the scientific community where it quickly died. Many gold stars from me for this work! * George Higgins, Professor Emeritus, Trinity College, United States *Table of ContentsPreface 1. The PhD as a Start-Up 2. Launching the PhD 3. Executing the PhD 4. Exiting the PhD 5. Towards Lean Science Afterword.

Read more less

Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 2 - The art of studying in the medical field Difference between other fields Challenges Opportunities Summary Chapter 3 - Healthcare literacy General facts Understanding and processing basic health information Hidden barriers Online reading Practical strategies Summary Chapter 4 - Motivation and mindset The physiology behind ambition Intrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation Creating motivation Overcome laziness Value creation Small steps lead to big changes Summary Chapter 5 - Goal setting What are goals Why goal setting is different in healthcare studies The power of goals How to set up goals Summary Chapter 6 - Time management Time management and its importance Why time management in the medical field is different from other fields Balancing clinical rotations and your studies Planning your rotations Planning your studies Prioritizing the content Writing down your study plan Following your plan Plan adjustment Strategize when falling behind Summary Chapter 7 - Accelerated learning What is accelerated learning Science behind accelerated learning Learning faster and more efficient Strategies for faster comprehension Strategies for greater retention Strategies for systematic expertize Summary Chapter 8 - Lecture time in healthcare programs Why class time is different for healthcare courses The value of lecture time for healthcare courses The art of listening The art of focusing The art of writing notes The art of asking questions The art of efficiency The art preparation before lectures Chapter 9 - Mentors Why mentorship is important for your studies How you find a mentor in your field How to use a mentor Summary Chapter 10 - Supervisors and teachers The role of supervisors in teaching Learning from the teacher Summary Chapter 11 - Classmates Why teamwork is important in healthcare studies Optimize your learning with your classmates Group assignments Teamwork strategy Summary Chapter 12 - Procrastination Why procrastination is common in this field The dangerous of procrastination in this field of study Strategize to avoid procrastination Summary Chapter 13 - Memorization The physiology of memory Short and long term memory Memorizing versus understanding Association Strategies to improve your memory Summary Chapter 14 - Exams Why exams differ in this field Exam Preparation Mental preparation Tactics before the exam Tactics during the exam Tactics after the exam Exam time management Summary Chapter 15- Never give up The physiology behind giving up Determination and attitude Putting your time and studies in perspective Strategies to never give up Summary Chapter 16 - Stress management The importance of recovery Diet Physical activity Hobbies Entertainment between studies Work-life balance in healthcare studies Summary Chapter 17 - Study techniques Study technique 1: Anatomy, embryology, histology and pharmacology courses Study technique 2: Biochemistry, cell biology, biology courses Study technique 3: Immunology, physiology courses Study technique 4: Genetic courses Study technique 5: Microbiology, pathology courses Study technique 6: Ethics and behavioral science courses Study technique 7: Clinical courses Study technique 8: Reports/assignments Study technique 9: Essays Study technique 10: Presentations Study technique 11: Applied science courses

Read more less

Book SynopsisPerhaps the most peculiar feature of a financial bubble – one that Charles Kindleberger's classic work Manias, Panics and Crashes draws particular attention to – is the inability of those trapped inside it to grasp the seriousness of their predicament. They know in principle that bubbles exist, and they know that the financial crashes that result from them are capable of destroying individuals' wealth and entire economies. Yet whenever and wherever a bubble begins to form, we're told that this time things are different, that there are sound reasons to continue to invest and to presume that prices will continue to rise steadily forever.Kindleberger's achievement is to use the critical thinking skill of evaluation to examine this strange mindset and the arguments advanced in support of it. He harshly judges the acceptability of the reasons used to create such arguments, and highlights the issues of relevance and adequacy that give us every reason to doubt them. Kindleberger also uses his powers of reasoning to effect an unusual achievement – writing a work soundly rooted in economics that nonetheless engages and convinces a non-specialist audience of the correctness of his arguments.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Charles P. Kindleberger? What does Manias, Panics and Crashes say? Why does Manias, Panics and Crashes matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

Read more less

Book SynopsisJamie Roberts is a Learning Advisor at the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is Director of Uniwrite, a company which runs preparatory writing courses for high school students.Table of ContentsIntroduction What Markers Look For Addressing the Question Critical Thinking Engaging with Others' Work Academic Expression Structure and Signposting Writing Introductions Writing Conclusions Writing Paragraphs Appendix 1: Analysis of three essays Appendix 2: Answers to activities.

Read more less