Study and learning skills: general Books
Spark A Midsummer Night's Dream (No Fear Shakespeare):
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
£7.59
Spark Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare): Volume 1
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
£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Study Skills Handbook
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
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Cite Them Right
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Watkins Media Speed Reading Faster
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to reading faster and smarter. Perfect for students, professionals and avid readers, this easy-to-follow guide will not only improve your reading speed, but also your retention, concentration and comprehension. Pick up proven techniques and shortcuts to make speed reading simple, effective and effortless, such as how to: • identify key information• read in meaningful chunks• open your peripheral vision• move your eyes in patterns• and much more!With practical exercises, articles and quizzes to help you apply this knowledge immediately, Speed Reading Faster makes it easy to be successful with less effort – to become a smarter, faster and more productive reader.
£9.49
Hodder Education Aqa Psychology for a Level Year 2 Revision Guide Third Edition
£19.94
Bloomsbury USA 3pl Key Concepts in Creative Writing Palgrave Key
Book SynopsisMATTHEW MORRISONis Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Westminster. UK.
£25.49
The University of Chicago Press Students Guide to Writing College Papers Fifth
Book SynopsisFor beginning writers and researchers, this guide introduces students to the art of formulating an effective argument, conducting high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an engaging class paper.
£15.30
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Macmillan Student Planner 202021
Book SynopsisNow in its 16th year, this bestselling planner is the ultimate self-management tool for students. Formerly published as The Palgrave Student Planner, it contains everything students need to organise their information and time effectively, including study skills advice, week-to-view diary pages, habit trackers, personal finance guidance, timetables, useful contacts and websites, spelling rules, notes pages and much more. Plastic-free, it features a handy card pocket at the back, a bookmark ribbon and an elastic pen loop.The Macmillan Student Planner is an essential companion for students of all levels and subject areas in further and higher education.
£10.43
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Observing Children From Birth to 6
Book SynopsisObservation is an essential skill for all who work as carers and educators of children. It is the key way to assess a child's stage of development, to asses their progress, alert you to their needs, to plan for their teaching and to enjoy each child's unique qualities. Now thoroughly updated to cover new policies, trends and regulations in line with EYFS Statutory Framework (2021), this book offers a focused guide to observational techniques that will enable you to become a skilled practitioner. This new edition includes main development checkpoints in the first six years of life under the headings of the three prime areas and four Specific areas of the EYFS. The second section of this chapter describes theoretical perspectives of children's development and encourages students to research and analyze theories in order to complete a series of challenging activities. Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, key questions, chapter summaries, case studies and a set of activities toTrade Review[Of the 4th Edition] This is a book that should be invaluable for students conducting observations... full of practical and sensible ideas gleaned from the authors' combined knowledge and experience. * Journal for Education and Teaching *[Of the 4th Edition] I would give this book 10 out of 10 for being clearly written, easy to follow and very useful for all working in childcare. * Sarah Palmer, National Childminding Association, UK *A book destined to encourage even the most experienced within the child care sector to look at their practices, how they document, plan and engage with the children in their care. An easy and very informative read. * Mrs Amy J Ozog, Early Childhood Educator, Amy’s Family Day Care, Australia *This new and updated edition provides essential reading to students, trainees and practitioners working with young children. Skilful and effective observation is fundamental to practice and the eminently experienced authors guide readers through the process each step of the way. Use of this book will develop proficiency and deeper understanding. * Sarah Barton, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader EY ITT, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Why do Observations? 2. Observational Techniques 3. A Guide to Presenting and Experimenting with Observational Techniques 4. Extending and Utilizing Your Observations 5. Providing Activities To Assist Planning within the Early Years Environment 6. Outline of development from Birth to 6 Years Bibliography Index
£21.84
Spark Julius Caesar (No Fear Shakespeare): Volume 4
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 Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters, with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Critical Thinking Skills
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
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Stenhouse Publishers Next Steps with Academic Conversations: New Ideas
Book SynopsisDr. Jeff Zwiers, an educational researcher at Stanford University, has spent the last 15 years analyzing classroom conversations to see how they can be better used and improved in classroom settings. Teachers who have worked with him report significant growth in students’ engagement, content learning, language, creativity, and sense of agency. Zweirs introduced his initial vision for classroom conversations Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk that Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understanding. His follow-up book, Next Steps with Academic Conversations: New Ideas for Improving Learning Through Classroom Talk , expands the first book with updated classroom strategies and practices. In this new version, teachers will discover: How to introduce buildable ideas and teach students how to develop and support them Equitable classroom discussions and how diverse backgrounds conversing can benefit social skills and emotional intelligence Highlights of new research-based theories on classroom conversation Ways to develop students' confidence in conversation and how classroom skills can apply to real world interactions This resource is the product of his extensive research, co-teaching, and collaborating with a wide range of educators. It was written for busy teachers who want a practical guide for strengthening the quality and quantity of productive conversations in their lessons.Trade Review“Academic conversations create lifelong learners—learners who believe they have a voice in the conversation of ideas across time. Zwiers’ book provides some new, novel, and effective means to equip teachers with the tools to promote academic conversations in their classrooms.” —MiddlewebTable of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1: Academic Conversations; Chapter 2: Building Ideas; Chapter 3: Collaborative Arguments; Chapter 4: Conversations Across Disciplines; Chapter 5: Assessing Conversations; Chapter 6: Cultivating Conversation Mindsets, Cultures, and Supports
£29.99
Sage Publications Ltd Generative AI for Students
Book SynopsisUsing Generative Artificial Intelligence as a student can be confusing and challenging. This authoritative guide equips you with practical knowledge, enabling you to leverage GenerativeAI as a powerful study aid and embark on your academic journey with confidence. Exploringa wide spectrum of topics, from demystifying jargon and fostering critical thinking to addressing diversity, inclusion and academic integrity, this book is an essential companion for any Higher Education student looking to enhance their academic skill set and achieve success in their studies.By the end of this book you will:- Become critically literate atusing GenerativeAI- Learn how to use Generative AI to enhance traditional study methods- Encounter real-life case studies and worked-through examples to put theory into practice- Gain a comprehensive grounding in how to engage with Generative AI Tools
£17.99
Penguin Books Ltd Teach Your Child How To Think
Book SynopsisHow do you raise children to think creatively for themselves and thrive?Edward de Bono, one of the world leading authorities on creative thinking, shows how parents can raise happy, confident and self-assured children through his simple tips, tricks and exercises that you can do with your child. This book will help your child: - Use positive reinforcement effectively - Unleash their creativity - Make the best life choices - Plan well for the future Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child and through this book you will learn how to give them the best start in life.2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Lateral Thinking (1970) and the 35th anniversary of Six Thinking Hats (1985).Trade ReviewAn inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought. -- Richard Branson
£10.44
Pearson Education (US) Access Code for MyLab Reading Writing Skills
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Writing History
Book SynopsisThe third edition of Writing History provides students and teachers with a comprehensive overview of how the study of history is informed by a broader intellectual and analytical framework, exploring the emergence and development of history as a discipline and the major theoretical developments that have informed historical writing. Instead of focusing on theory, this book offers succinct explanations of key concepts that illuminate the study of history and practical writing, and demonstrates the ways they have informed practical work. This fully revised new edition comprehensively rewrites and updates original chapters but also includes new features such as:- new chapters on postcolonial, environmental and transnational history;- chapter introductions setting them within the context of historiography;- a new substantive introduction from the editors, providing a useful road-map for students;- an expanded glossary.In its new incarnation Writing History is, more than everTrade ReviewBerger, Passmore and Feldner have assembled a remarkable and essential book for our times. It is at once a tour of the discipline of history and its major currents as well as a series of meditations on its future pathways. Students and scholars alike will draw enlightenment and inspiration from it. * Jeremy Adelman, Henry Charles Lea Professor of History, Princeton University, USA *A valuable resource for students seeking a solid historical framework for their own historical inquiries, the updated edition features vital trends in historiography, from animal history and cultural history to the social biographies of material culture objects. Integrating the history of the discipline into assessments of its diverse practices, the authors succeed in making both methodology and theory accessible. * Susan A. Crane, Associate Professor of History, University of Arizona, USA *Writing History: Theory and Practice takes a broad view, attempting to say something about most areas of historiography. It shows the imaginative ways in which different historians use various theoretical tools. * John H. Arnold, Professor of Medieval History, University of Cambridge, UK *Writing History: Theory and Practice was already one of the best collections of essays on historical writing. Now the third edition expands its reach while incorporating the most recent developments. Authored by a seasoned team of experts, this volume leaves few stones unturned as it considers the intellectual roots of the discipline, the engagement of historians with other fields, and the state of contemporary practice. Each of the nineteen chapters is a brilliant standalone contribution reflecting on key aspects of historical scholarship, but they also fit together remarkably well to provide a comprehensive account of Western historiography and the major turns of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The result is an accessible, indispensable survey of history’s complex and fascinating theoretical terrain. * J. Laurence Hare, Associate Professor of History, University of Arkansas, USA *An excellent book, now updated, which is essential for introducing advanced Master’s students to the theory and history of historical research, in an accessible format. * Ian Miller, Ulster University, UK *Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors Preface Introduction - Stefan Berger (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany), Heiko Feldner (Cardiff University, UK) and Kevin Passmore (Cardiff University, UK) Part One 1 The New Scientificity in Historical Writing around 1800 - Heiko Feldner (Cardiff University, UK) 2 The Rankean Tradition in British Historiography, 1840-1950 - John Warren (Birmingham City University, UK) 3 The Professionalization and Institutionalization of History - Peter Lambert (Aberyswyth University, UK) Part Two 4 Marxist Historiography - Geoff Eley (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA) 5 History and the Social Sciences - John Harvey (St Cloud State University, USA) 6 The Annales - Matthias Middell (University of Leipzig, Germany) 7 Cultural History - Kevin Passmore (Cardiff University, UK) 8 Psychoanalysis and History - Garthine Walker (Cardiff University, UK) and Tracey Loughran (Cardiff University, UK) 9 Anthropological Approaches, Jakob Tanner (University of Zurich, Switzerland) 10 Transnational History - Stefan Berger (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany) Part Three 11 Political History - Jon Lawrence (University of Cambridge, UK) 12 Social History - Thomas Welskopp (Bielefeld University, Germany) 13 Economic History - Pat Hudson (Cardiff University, UK) 14 Intellectual History/History of Ideas - Beverley Southgate (University of Hertfordshire, UK) 15 From Women's History to Gender History - Laura Lee Downs (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, France) 16 Race, Ethnicity and History - David Doddingon (Cardiff University, UK) 17 Postcolonial and Subaltern History - TBC 19 Literature and History - TBC 19 Environmental History - Lloyd Price (Cardiff University, UK) 20 Digital History - TBC 21. Material History, Giorgio Riello and Anne Gerritsen (University of Warwick, UK) Conclusion - Stefan Berger (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany), Heiko Feldner (Cardiff University, UK) and Kevin Passmore (Cardiff University, UK) Glossary Index
£23.74
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Ultimate Academic Writing Hacks
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£14.24
Iclicker iClicker Student Mobile Twelve Months Access
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Studying Arts and Humanities Macmillan Study
Book SynopsisABIGAIL MATTHEWMAN has a Master's in Philosophy from the University of Leeds where she provided study, writing and employability skills support to students in the Faculty of Arts. She also has experience teaching Philosophy and Medical Ethics and now manages the Centre for Humanities and Health at King's College London.CATHERINE BATES has a PhD in English literature from the University of Leeds, UK, where she taught English literature and provided individual and group study skills support. She has published articles on Canadian literature, responsive reading, rubbish and archives. She is now a Teaching Fellow in English at Keele University.
£20.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Macmillan Student Planner 202122 Academic
Book SynopsisFor the 2022-23 edition, please search The Bloomsbury Student Planner or ISBN: 9781350932562Now in its 17th year, this bestselling planner is the ultimate self-management tool for students. Previously published as The Palgrave Student Planner, it contains everything students need to organise their information and time effectively, including study skills advice, month-at-a-glance pages, week-to-view diary pages, habit trackers, tips for online learning, personal finance guidance, timetables, useful contacts and websites, notes pages and much more. Plastic-free, it features a handy card pocket at the back, a bookmark ribbon and an elastic pen loop. The Macmillan Student Planner is an essential companion for students of all levels and subject areas in further and higher education.
£8.68
SAGE Publications Critical Thinking Toolkit
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£16.14
Sage Publications Ltd The Access to Higher Education Handbook
Book SynopsisStarting an Access to Higher Education Diploma can be daunting, but this down-to-earth guide will support you every step of the way. Incredibly detailed, yet highly accessible, this book tells you everything you need to know, from practical guidance for your first few weeks, critical thinking and revision strategies, to looking after yourself and maintaining motivation. This guide is a treasure trove of hands-on activities, engaging exercises, and real-world case studies - all curated by an author who thrived in her own Access to Higher Education Diploma journey. Supportedby the Quality Assurance Agency, and mapping precisely onto the course, no stone is left unturned, and no question unanswered, allowing you to embark on your studies with confidence and excitement. Calling all current or potential students of the Diploma - this guide is a must-have!
£15.99
SAGE Publications Writing Skills for University
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£15.19
Broadview Press Ltd The Mad Scientist’s Guide to Composition - MLA
Book SynopsisConsidering the composition classroom as a mad scientist's laboratory, The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition introduces different kinds of writing as experiments. Writing an essay is a task that can strike fear into a student's heart, but performing an experiment licenses creativity and doesn't presume that one knows the outcome from the start.The Mad Scientist's Guide covers the kinds of writing most often required on college campuses, while also addressing important steps and activities frequently overlooked in composition guides, such as revision and peer reviewing. Actual examples of student writing are included throughout, as are helpful reminders and tips to help students polish their skills. Above all, the Mad Scientist's Guide seeks to make writing fun.Trade ReviewComments on the first edition"In an ideal world, writing would be taught with joy, create a sense of adventure, emphasize invention, and be full of monsters. Welcome to that ideal world. Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock's The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition will resonate profoundly with students and teachers who want an accessible, enjoyable, and riveting invitation to best writing practices-and to unbounded imagination." - Jeffrey J. Cohen, Dean of Humanities, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University"As its subtitle promises, The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition is somewhat cheeky, but the subtitle undersells just how useful it is. Focusing on real issues that plague student writing and student writers, Weinstock walks students through the process of writing an essay from start to finish, identifying common missteps and questions that may arise while providing examples from his own students' writing and the work of published authors. Whether read from beginning to end or mined for appropriate sections to complement ongoing work in a class, this Guide is a must-have for anyone with a sense of humor looking to be a better writer or for composition instructors hoping to make reading about writing, well, a little bit more fun." - Leah Richards, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York"Many composition textbooks seem to be under the influence of the idea that, in order to be helpful, textbooks need to be dry and formal. Weinstock is in no way dry or formal. Overall, I love this book because of its accessibility, its ability to joke (and resonate with) both student and instructor, and because it focuses on the things I want to teach this is also the first textbook that I have read from cover to cover out of pure enjoyment, while also annotating everything Weinstock wrote. It is this last factor-that I could learn from and enjoy it-that sold me on teaching this book." - Rebekah Phillips, University of Delaware"The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition (A Somewhat Cheeky but Exceedingly Useful Introduction to Academic Writing) is probably the most high-spirited book we are ever likely to review in these pages. … But don't be fooled; the merriment serves a serious purpose, keeping its intended readers engaged with a subject writing papers many of them dread. If I had had this when I was doing my undergraduate work, it would have saved me a lot of learning time. And, I suspect, many a graduate student, and not a few working technical writers, would benefit from what is found here as well. Considering that this is a composition handbook, Weinstock has performed a miracle: He has brought the dead to life and produced a handbook that students might not only read but heed." - Patrick Lufkin, Technical Communication"I enjoyed The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition. It was entertaining to read while also being very informative. While I much prefer it over a 'standard' textbook, they also just don't fall in the same category. The Guide delivers information effectively, providing creative perspectives and humor to what would otherwise be boring lessons. Because of what it offers over traditional textbooks, I would argue that it's a better teaching tool than they are. Instead of slogging through a 1000+ page, heavy book, we got a more casual (and, dare I say, fun) journey through the components of composition. Because of that, I'd highly recommend this book for future courses." - Kyle Goetke, student, Drexel University"Jeffrey Weinstock's The Mad Scientist's Guide to Composition is the composition book I've been looking for. Weinstock masterfully blends academia with horror, humor, and pop culture. My students really enjoy this book because of Weinstock's wit, which makes the content less intimidating when compared to a traditional composition book. The Mad Scientist's Guide has made my teaching a lot more fun and engaging." - Criss Vo, Golden West CollegeTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Nuts and Bolts (Mechanics) Chapter 2: Graverobbing (Finding, Evaluating, and Incorporating Sources) Chapter 3: Readying the Lab (Brainstorming, Formulating an Argument, Outlining) Chapter 4: Conducting Experiments (Writing to Inform, Writing to Persuade, and Writing to Evaluate) Chapter 5: The Monster Lives! or Does It? (Revision, Peer Reviewing, Retroactive Outlining) Chapter 6: Placating Ghosts (Systems of Citing Sources to Avoid Angering the Dead … and the Living) Chapter 7: The Great Beyond Addendum 1: A Successful Experiment! Addendum 2: A Successful Experiment! Addendum 3: Common Mad Scientist Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) Addendum 4: Finishing Touches Permissions Acknowledgments Index
£999.99
Test Prep Books Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam 2022-2023
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Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) ALevel Biology for AQA Year 1 2 Student Book
Book SynopsisComplete course coverage for the best grades in the upcoming mocks and exams!This comprehensive CGP student book covers both years AQA A-Level Biology! It contains in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples. To test students' knowledge and understanding, there are practice questions and exam-style questions throughout the book - with complete answers included. There's also detailed guidance on Maths Skills, Practical Investigations and indispensable advice for success in the final exams. An access-code for a free Online Edition is also included, allowing you to read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. If you prefer, separate CGP student books are available for Year 1 (9781782943198) and Year 2 (9781782943242) of AQA A-Level Biology.
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of John Maynard Keyne's The General
Book SynopsisJohn Maynard Keynes’s 1936 General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money is a perfect example of the global power of critical thinking. A radical reconsideration of some of the founding principles and accepted axioms of classical economics at the time, it provoked a revolution in economic thought and government economic policies across the world. Unsurprisingly, Keynes’s closely argued refutation of the then accepted grounds of economics employs all the key critical thinking skills: analysing and evaluating the old theories and their weaknesses; interpreting and clarifying his own fundamental terms and ideas; problem solving; and using creative thinking to go beyond the old economic theories. Perhaps above all, however, the General Theory is a masterclass in problem solving. Good problem solvers identify their problem, offer a methodology for solving it, and suggest solutions. For Keynes the problem was both real and theoretical: unemployment. A major issue for governments during the Great Depression, unemployment was also a problem for classical economics. In classical economics, theoretically, unemployment would always disappear. Keynes offered both an explanation of why this was not the case in practice, and a range of solutions that could be implemented through government monetary policy.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was John Maynard-Keynes? What does The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money Say? Why does The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money 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
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ace That Test
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
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Focus
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Ways to Succeed as an International Student
Book SynopsisStella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements About This Book How to Use This Book Shape New Habits and Ways of Thinking The International Student Community International Study: A Fantastic Opportunity Prepare Ahead to Manage the Challenges Different Country; Different Ways to Study What International Students Say Manage 'Culture Shock' Using Advice and Support Services 50 Ways Habits Shaper My Progress So Far 20+ List Where to Find Out More References and Bibliography Index Notes.
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Modern Language Association of America MLA Handbook
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
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Brilliant Writing Tips for Students
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Sage Publications Ltd Write Reflectively
Book SynopsisYour step-by-step guide to reflective writing, this book gives you the practical skills to reflect on and learn from your experiences. With a clear framework that works for different situations and types of assignments, learn how to: · Take the time and space to reflect · Find a structure and writing style to communicate your experiences · Solve real-world problems · Set goals for future action Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Table of ContentsWhat Is Writing Reflectively? Why Is A Reflective Learner Journal Useful? How Do I Prepare For A Reflective Assignment? How Do I Create A Good Theme? How do I manage my research time? What Do I Need To Write A Rough Plan? How Can I Use Critical Writing In My Final Draft? Which Techniques Help In Editing My Final Draft? How Do I Recycle My Assignment Feedback?
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Planning Your Dissertation
Book Synopsis''The most useful book on dissertation writing that I''ve seen.'' Customer review''Concise, complete and to the point. The perfect place to start planning your dissertation.'' Customer reviewThis essential pocket guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track.This edition includes: A new chapter on the research proposal as an assessed assignment A redesigned dissertation library with outlines of different dissertation styles (report, essay and creative/practical) Further examples of dissertations from Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Getting started 1 Getting strategic 2 Exploring ideas 3 Working with your supervisor Part 2: Planning your research 4 Starting your reading 5 Focussing your research question 6 Time planning a longer project 7 Your research plan 8 Research proposals 9 The supervisor’s perspective Part 3: Planning your literature review 10 Think: what are you looking for? 11 Finding it 12 Reading it 13 Making sense of it 14 Planning it Part 4: Thinking about methodology 15 Aim and objectives 16 Using theory 17 Make sure your methods match your aims! 18 The ‘systematic’ approach: literature review as methodology Part 5: Dissertation library Part 6: Writing and argument 19 Writing paragraphs 20 The language of argument 21 Writing style: using ‘I’ Part 7: Planning your endgame 22 Be clear about what you are aiming for 23 The conclusion and introduction 24 First impressions and last thoughts 25 Journey’s end? References Index
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Sage Publications Ltd Good Essay Writing
Book SynopsisWriting good essays is one of the most challenging aspects of studying in the social sciences. This simple guide provides you with proven approaches and techniques to help turn you into a well-oiled, essay writing machine. Good Essay Writing demonstrates how to think critically and formulate your argument as well as offering water-tight structuring tips, referencing advice and a word on those all too familiar common worries all brought to life through real student examples from a range of subjects. Now in its fifth edition, this fresh update contains: New essay examples are analysed and discussed, so you have a clear understanding of what makes a good essay A new chapter on essay writing skills and other forms of social science writing, helping you transfer the skills you learn to different types of written assessments A new Companion Website providing additional exercises and examTrade ReviewThis book is very valuable for any student intending to write an academic essay. It is well structured, provides ample examples, has valuable advice and tips, and is easy to navigate. -- Dr Kamil ZwolskiThis book is an easy to read and understand text which is written in an accessible style for undergraduate students. I recommend it, and would like to see it used more widely by my students. -- Louise McKnight * Lecturer in Radiography, Birmingham City University *Table of ContentsIntroduction What is a Social Science Essay? Stages of Writing, from Preparation to Final Version Matching the Answer to the Question Reading, Note-taking and Literature Searches Thinking Critically and Formulating an Argument Writing Introductions Writing the Main Section Writing Conclusions Referencing Essay-writing Skills and Other Forms of Social Science Writing Some Common Worries What Tutors Look for When Marking Essays Examples of Student Essays
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Sage Publications Ltd Polish Your Academic Writing
Book SynopsisStruggling to find your academic voice? Polish Your Academic Writing gives you the advice and skills you need to write appropriately and impactfully and get the best grades in your assignments. Effectively make your point and answer the assigned question Build a solid and logical writing structure Perfect your paragraphs and make your sentences flow. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Trade ReviewI wish I’d had this book when I first started my degree, it has good advice and underlines what is needed to write academically, I will be suggesting this book to others and will be using it in future endeavours. -- Fiona EdwardsTable of ContentsHow do I make my point clear? How do I know if I’ve answered the question? How do I structure my assignment? What is a paragraph? What is flow and how do I create it? How do I know if it sounds ok? How can I get a fresh perspective on my work? How do I know when I’m finished polishing?
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Bloomsbury Academic The Students Guide to Reflective Writing
Book SynopsisFrom your studies to your career, reflection and reflective writing is a key skill for personal and professional development. However, reflective writing requires a different approach to essays or reports it can be difficult to know how to accomplish it. Written in a supportive and inclusive tone, The Student''s Guide to Reflective Writing is an ideal resource for anyone faced with reflective writing assignments. It provides clear and practical advice on every step of the process, showing you how to:- Record your experiences- Choose what to write about- Structure your assignment- Write reflectively using appropriate tone and language; and- Incorporate theory and refer to professional skills and competenciesThroughout the book, there are a wealth of practice tasks and detailed examples of reflective writing from a range of disciplines. It also contains a glossary of sentence structures to help you get started and build your confidence.
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Kaplan Publishing PSATNMSQT Premium Study Guide 2025 2 Practice
Book SynopsisBarron’s PSAT/NMSQT Study Guide Premium, 2025 includes everything you need to be prepared for exam day with comprehensive review and practice that reflects the digital PSAT/NMSQT!All the Review You Need from an SAT Expert An expert overview of the digital PSAT/NMSQT, including answers to frequently asked questions, advice on curbing test anxiety, techniques for the digital interface, and information about the National Merit Scholarship program In-depth subject review and practice questions covering the each section of the test for Reading and Writing and Math The latest strategies for success for all question types on the digital SAT, such as Command of Evidence, Words in Context, Rhetorical Synthesis, and Transitions Tips throughout from the author--an experienced SAT tutor and test prep professional Practice with Confidence 2 full-length digital PSAT practice tests in the book
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Oxford University Press Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical
Book SynopsisHow do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion?This accessible book takes you step by step through the art of argument, from thinking about what to write and how you might write it, to how you may strengthen your claims, and how to come to a strong conclusion. Engagingly written and featuring useful summaries at the end of each chapter, this new book offers easily transferable practical advice on assessing the arguments of others and putting forward effective arguments of your own. The book''s strength lies in its clear guidance and the use of real-life arguments - both contemporary and historical - and real-life essay questions from a variety of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. These interesting, relevant, and often entertaining, examples are used not to illustrate, but to make essential points about what can be learnt, what techniques can be borrowed, and what pitfalls to avoid in the area of analytical thinking and writing. The Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking is sure to improve the written work of any student required to demonstrate the key skills of critical writing and thinking. It is equally as valuable for professionals needing these skills (e.g. journalists, lawyers, researchers, politicians) as well as for anyone who has a case to put forward and would like to do so convincingly.Trade Reviewbrilliantly informative [...] I know of no other book that so clearly sets out the best ways in which to structure an argument, whether by way of a speech, an essay or even a book. * Network Review *From how to approach an argument, to creating counter-claims and perfecting persuasive conclusions, author Colin Swatridge has the answers. * Lynn News *Table of Contents1. What do you do when you argue a case? ; 2. How will you make yourself clear? ; 3. What case have others made? ; 4. What do you make of these arguments? ; 5. How will you support your case ; 6. How much can you be sure about? ; 7. How much is a matter of belief? ; 8. Are you oversimplifying the issue? ; 9. Does your argument hang together? ; 10. How will you lay out your case? ; A Summary of Recommendations for Effective Argument Made in This Book ; Exemplar Arguments ; Responses to Questions ; Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Planning Your Essay
Book SynopsisJanet Godwin previously worked at Oxford Brookes University, UK, for the Upgrade Study Advice Service and the Dyslexia SpLD service where she taught study skills for students. She is author of Studying with Dyslexia and Planning Your Essay.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Skills for Success
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, this indispensable guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities today's employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to the application process for their dream job. Part 1 prompts students to think about what success' means to them and to think more deeply about what matters to them, what inspires them, and what will help them to achieve their long-term ambitions. This section also helps students to better manage their time, energies and resources so that they can achieve the kind of success they want. Part 2 shows students how to refine their people and task management skills, enabling them to become the effective communicators and problem-solvers that today''s employers want. Part 3 develops students'' creative and reflective thinking, thereby strengthening students' academic and professional abilities. Part 4 helps reTable of ContentsIntroduction: Taking Charge of your Life, Learning and Career PART 1: SELF-MANAGEMENT 1. Taking Charge of Your Future 2. The Vision: What does 'Success' Mean to You? 3. Know Yourself 4. Improving Your Personal Performance 5. Successful Self-Management PART 2: MANAGING PEOPLE AND TASKS 6. People Skills 7. Teamwork 8. Develop Your Leadership Capability 9. Managing Tasks and Projects PART 3: EXTEND YOUR THINKING 10. Thinking Creatively and Productively 11. Practical Problem Solving 12. The Art of Reflection PART 4: EMPLOYABILITY: ENHANCING YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS 13. What do Employers Really Want? 14. Getting the Job You Want 15. Building a Professional Identity Appendices References Index.
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Gale, Study Guides A Study Guide for Dylan Thomass Fern Hill
Book Synopsis
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Sage Publications Ltd Your Research Project: Designing, Planning, and
Book SynopsisWith a calming, reassuring tone, Nicholas Walliman gives you the ability and confidence to plan, design, and prepare for your research project. The new edition of this bestselling book will help you: - Explain research theory within the context of your own project - Curate, structure, and format your literature review - Anticipate the challenges of social media and web-based research - Apply ‘how to’ tips quickly to your own research planning and design - Monitor your progress in the field with checklists - Develop writing habits to use as a springboard for dissertations, reports, and articles - Build a foundation of practical, general research skills like time management, organization, and critical thinking to carry you beyond your project. New to the 4th Edition: - New step-by-step chapter on how to write a successful research proposal - New chapter ′Writing Strategies′ offers guidelines for different assignments to help carry students beyond their research proposal - More ‘How To’ examples of literature reviews, proposals and ethics applications - Expanded coverage of literature review strategies - more emphasis on accessing on-line resources and use of the internet - Enhanced checklists of issues for consideration or tasks students should undertake in order to progress their work - More information surrounding online and social media research and implications on information sourcing, ethics, and methods - Increased coverage of the research methods section to include more practical support and additional information on mixed-methods - Further stresses the importance of avoiding plagiarism with an expanded section on this topic. Table of ContentsIntroduction Particular Features of the Book Structure and Outline of the Book Chapter 1 Types of Research and the Research Problem: Beginning Your Project Chapter 2 Research Theory and the Nature of Knowledge: Understanding Philosophies and Approaches Chapter 3 Using Language and Understanding Arguments Chapter 4 Finding, Organising and Retrieving Information Chapter 5 Doing Your Literature Review, Forming Original Ideas and Defining Your Research Topic Chapter 6 Honesty and Research Ethics: Establishing an Ethical Code Chapter 7 Research Methods: Choosing the Best Methods for Your Project Chapter 8 The Research Proposal: Planning and Structuring Your Ideas Chapter 9 Writing Strategies: Getting Started and Maintaining Momentum Throughout Your Project
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Macat International Limited An Analysis of David Graeber's Debt: The First
Book SynopsisDebt is one of the great subjects of our day, and understanding the way that it not only fuels economic growth, but can also be used as a means of generating profit and exerting control, is central to grasping the way in which our society really works. David Graeber's contribution to this debate is to apply his anthropologists' training to the understanding of a phenomenon often considered purely from an economic point of view. In this respect, the book can be considered a fine example of the critical thinking skill of problem-solving. Graeber's main aim is to undermine the dominant narrative, which sees debt as the natural – and broadly healthy – outcome of the development of a modern economic system. He marshals evidence that supports alternative possibilities, and suggests that the phenomenon of debt emerged not as a result of the introduction of money, but at precisely the same time. This in turn allows Graeber to argue against the prevailing notion that economy and state are fundamentally separate entities. Rather, he says, "the two were born together and have always been intertwined" – with debt being a means of enforcing elite and state power. For Graeber, this evaluation of the evidence points to a strong potential solution: there should be more readiness to write off debt, and more public involvement in the debate over debt and its moral implications.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is David Graeber? What does Debt: The First 5000 Years Say? Why does Debt: The First 5000 Years 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
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation
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.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Psychology of Effective Studying
Book Synopsis**Author Paul Penn is the 2021 Winner of the Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award**This book provides a vital guide for students to key study skills that are instrumental in success at university, covering time management, academic reading and note-taking, academic integrity, preparation of written assignments, teamwork and presentations.With each chapter consisting of sub-sections that are titled with a single piece of fundamental advice, this is the perfect hit the ground running' resource for students embarking on their undergraduate studies. The book uses evidence from psychology to account for the basic errors that students make when studying, illuminating how they can be addressed simply and effectively. Creating an insider's guide' to the core requisite skills of studying at degree level, and using a combination of research and practical examples, the author conveys where students often go fundamentally wrong in their studying pTrade Review‘In a way that is lively, provocative, and even entertaining, the author provides students with an easily digestible guide to what cognitive-science research has to say about how to study—and why that differs so markedly from how students typically think they should study.’ – Robert A. Bjork. Distinguished Research Professor. University of California, Los Angeles. Past President, Association for Psychological Science.‘Imagine the ideal academic advisor, who knows all of the tricks of the trade and is happy to take the time to guide you. Now make that advisor not only deep and wise, but also very funny. If such an advisor exists, it is probably Dr. Penn. This book is a marvelous tutorial on how to succeed as a student and scholar. It is steeped in the author’s up-to-date knowledge of numerous scientific literatures, and it does a remarkably good job of distilling what is most important and explaining clearly how to use this material to good end. This book is about much more than effective studying—it is also about functioning effectively in a wide range of situations, from academe to business. I recommend it with enormous enthusiasm.’ – Professor Stephen M. Kosslyn, President and CEO of Foundry College and former founding dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute.‘One of psychology’s unsung gifts to the world is evidence-based advice on how to understand and remember material. Dr. Penn’s book is an excellent invitation to these fascinating and enormously practical discoveries.’ – Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works and Enlightenment Now.‘A compendium of excellent advice, comprehensively backed up by sound experimental evidence, and engagingly written.’ – John Radford is Emeritus Professor in the School of Psychology, of which he was the founding Head, at the University of East London. He is a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the British Psychological Society."This book is just perfect for the student (and teacher) who wants to improve upon their learning and school experience. It is a text that will be used, over and over again, as the reader advances through their degree of study… Add this one to your list of books to be read. You won’t be sorry." -- Blake Harvard, AP Psychology Teacher at James Clemens High School, Madison, US (TheEffortfulEducation.com, full review can be read here -- https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/04/29/brtpoes/).‘In a way that is lively, provocative, and even entertaining, the author provides students with an easily digestible guide to what cognitive-science research has to say about how to study—and why that differs so markedly from how students typically think they should study.’ – Robert A. Bjork. Distinguished Research Professor. University of California, Los Angeles. Past President, Association for Psychological Science.‘Imagine the ideal academic advisor, who knows all of the tricks of the trade and is happy to take the time to guide you. Now make that advisor not only deep and wise, but also very funny. If such an advisor exists, it is probably Dr. Penn. This book is a marvelous tutorial on how to succeed as a student and scholar. It is steeped in the author’s up-to-date knowledge of numerous scientific literatures, and it does a remarkably good job of distilling what is most important and explaining clearly how to use this material to good end. This book is about much more than effective studying—it is also about functioning effectively in a wide range of situations, from academe to business. I recommend it with enormous enthusiasm.’ – Professor Stephen M. Kosslyn, President and CEO of Foundry College and former founding dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute.‘One of psychology’s unsung gifts to the world is evidence-based advice on how to understand and remember material. Dr. Penn’s book is an excellent invitation to these fascinating and enormously practical discoveries.’ – Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of How the Mind Works and Enlightenment Now.‘A compendium of excellent advice, comprehensively backed up by sound experimental evidence, and engagingly written.’ – John Radford is Emeritus Professor in the School of Psychology, of which he was the founding Head, at the University of East London. He is a Fellow and Honorary Life Member of the British Psychological Society."This book is just perfect for the student (and teacher) who wants to improve upon their learning and school experience. It is a text that will be used, over and over again, as the reader advances through their degree of study… Add this one to your list of books to be read. You won’t be sorry." -- Blake Harvard, AP Psychology Teacher at James Clemens High School, Madison, US (TheEffortfulEducation.com, full review can be read here -- https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2020/04/29/brtpoes/).Table of ContentsDedication Preface Chapter 1. Introduction: Metacognition: the foundation of successful studying (or at least how to avoid being ‘that person’ on the TV talent show) Chapter 2. Conquering Procrastination: Why it's so hard to DO IT. JUST DO IT! Chapter 3. Academic reading and note-taking: what we can all learn from 50 Shades of Grey Chapter 4. Academic Integrity, citation, quotation and referencing: Credit where credit is due Chapter 5. Producing written assessments at degree level: Producing quality written work shouldn’t be rocket science, even if you’re studying rocket science Chapter 6. Working collaboratively: There is no ‘I’ in team, but there is an ‘I’ in "I really hate teamwork" Chapter 7. How to deliver an effective presentation: It’s not about you Chapter 8. Revision: Cleaning up a dirty word Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Graduate Career Guidebook
Book SynopsisWhatever stage of career planning you are currently at, this inspiring book will help you navigate your career journey. From gaining work experience, networking effectively, conducting a job hunt, writing a knock out CV, impressing at interview to getting the job, Steve Rook divides the graduate career journey into manageable steps. Accessible, practical and motivational, The Graduate Career Guidebook includes:- Guidance-based exercises to help you reflect on personal strengths and find opportunities that are a great match- Useful and inspirational case studies from students, graduates and employers- Sections on social media, entrepreneurship, and starting your own businessThe third edition takes account of changing working practices, including remote and hybrid working and the increased use of AI and digital technology within the recruitment process. It also features tailored guidance for international students and postgraduate students.The Graduate Career Guidebook will
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