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Independently Published Tsonga Learner's Dictionary
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Pearson Education (US) CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350701 Exam Cram
Book SynopsisJoseph Mlodzianowski is a CCIE, CISSP, information security aficionado, and adventurer; he started multiple events and villages at RSA Conference, DEF CON, and Black Hat, among others, including founding the Red Team Village. He has been in the information technology security field for more than 25 years working in cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, systems, design, offense, and defense. Joseph is currently a cybersecurity architect for Cisco Managed and Intelligence Services. He spent more than 12 years at the Department of Defense as an operator, principal cyber engineer, and SME designing and deploying complex technologies in support of missions around the world. He has consulted, investigated, and provided support for multiple federal agencies during the past 15 years. Joseph continues to contribute to content, reviews, and editing in the certification testing and curriculum process. Joseph spent almost 15 years in the energy sector, supporting refinerie
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Babadada BABADADA black-and-white, Khmer (in khmer script)
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Learning That Lasts
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
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University of California Press Grad School Essentials
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
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Random House USA Inc How to Become a StraightA Student
Book SynopsisA comprehensive study guide, written by students for college students, offers practical solutions for mastering the college academic system, with self-assessment tests to help students analyze their study skills, time management strategies, tips on acing tests, and techniques for writing essays and papers better and faster. Original. 20,000 first printing.
£17.10
VU University Press Get Smarter!: Set Yourself Up for Study Success
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Do the Work
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Penguin Putnam Inc Reading in the Brain The New Science of How We
Book SynopsisBrings together the cognitive, the cultural, and the neurological in an elegant, compelling narrative. A revelatory work.--Oliver Sacks, M.D. The act of reading is so easily taken for granted that we forget what an astounding feat it is. How can a few black marks on white paper evoke an entire universe of meanings? It's even more amazing when we consider that we read using a primate brain that evolved to serve an entirely different purpose. In this riveting investigation, Stanislas Dehaene, author of How We Learn, explores every aspect of this human invention, from its origins to its neural underpinnings. A world authority on the subject, Dehaene reveals the hidden logic of spelling, describes pioneering research on hiw we process languages, and takes us into a new appreciation of the brain and its wondrous capacity to adapt.
£17.00
WW Norton & Co Visual NoteTaking for Educators
Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide for teachers to the benefits of visual note-taking and how to incorporate it in their classrooms.
£19.99
Focus on the Family Publishing The Way They Learn
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Penguin Putnam Inc Options as a Strategic Investment
Book SynopsisThis Study Guide for the Fifth Edition of Options as a Strategic Investment will help you maximize your understanding of options, thereby increasing your profits.
£30.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Contemplative Practices in Higher Education
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
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Imprint Academic Educating Character Through Stories
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.
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Peace Hill Press Writing With Skill, Level 1: Student Workbook
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
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John Wiley & Sons Inc On Teaching and Learning
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
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Random House USA Inc How to Be a High School Superstar
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Gale, Study Guides A Study Guide for Mark Twains The Prince and the Pauper
£12.36
The Crowood Press Ltd Essential Study Guide to BHS Stage 1
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.
£14.39
Macmillan Learning A Writers Reference with Writing About Literature
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£85.27
Kadavy, Inc. Digital Zettelkasten Principles Methods Examples
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Barcharts, Inc French Conversation a QuickStudy Language
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
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Lean PhD
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.
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Student Success in Medical School
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
£17.09
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Independence, Social, and Study Strategies for
Book SynopsisThe BASICS College Curriculum presents a hands-on approach to learning essential life and study skills for college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book focuses on the transition to college, developing key academic skills, navigating campus social life, and living away from home for the first time.Ideal as a textbook for ASD college programs run by disability support services and suitable for students to use for self-study, it teaches independence skills, self-advocacy, organization, stress management, and social skills. Each lesson provides valuable information and advice for the student, useful diagrams, practical exercises and workbook components that can be filled in at home or in class, and self-assessment tools.Trade ReviewThe BASICS curriculum is anything but basic. This comprehensive curriculum helps teachers, parents, and disability providers to apply detailed support to students with ASD with little preparation. It also serves as a self-paced workbook for students on the spectrum. The authors have created the perfect comprehensive tool kit for supporting students on the spectrum transitioning to college! -- Lisa Meeks, PhD, Director of Student Disability Services, Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Graduate Studies, University of California, San FranciscoThis is a wonderful resource for colleges and universities starting programs for students on the spectrum or starting groups. From academic skills, career and major choices to social skills and hygiene, the authors have developed forms and diagrams that help students to understand the vague and non-verbal direction of college education. The 'BASICS' will help students to become self-aware, develop skills and graduate! -- Jane Thierfeld Brown, EdD, Director, College Autism Spectrum, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University, Child Study CenterTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Transitions. Lesson 1: Life Skills Development. Lesson 2: Self-Advocacy. Lesson 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. Organization in Academics. Lesson 1: Planning Systems. Lesson 2: Managing Time and Assignments. Lesson 3: Setting Goals. 3. Communication in Academics. Lesson 1: Using a Syllabus. Lesson 2: Monitor your Progress. Lesson 3: Academic Communication. 4. Organization in Life. Lesson 1: Medical Health. Lesson 2: Daily Habits. Lesson 3: Self-Care. Lesson 4: Know Your Resources. 5. Communication in Personal Life. Lesson 1: Active Communication. Lesson 2: Sharing the Conversation. Lesson 3: Personal Space and Tone of Voice. 6. Stress Management. Lesson 1: Symptoms and Triggers of Stress. Lesson 2: Stress to Anger: Controlling your Emotional Response. Lesson 3: Coping Strategies to Reduce Stress. Lesson 4: Know your Resources. 7. Personal Responsibility in Academics. Lesson 1: Attendance. Lesson 2: Out-of-Class Assignments. Lesson 3: Group Work. Lesson 4: Study Habits. Lesson 5: Major/Work/Career. 8. Campus Social Life. Lesson 1: The Campus Social Structure. Lesson 2: Learning Opportunities. Lesson 3: Balancing It All. 9. Relationships. Lesson 1: Defining Relationships. Lesson 2: Recognizing Relationship Levels. Lesson 3: Sexuality and Gender Identity. Lesson 4: Non-Optional Social Compliance. Next Steps. Appendix A – BASICS Chart Student Example. Appendix B - Guided Discussion. References.
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Temple Lodge Publishing Awakening the Will: Principles and Processes in
Book SynopsisHow do adults learn? What is the task of the adult educator in adult education? What can adults do to take charge of their learning process? Learning means change and transformation. But in order to learn, argues Coenraad van Houten, we must first awaken our will. True adult education, he says, enables our spiritual ego to accomplish this. He describes the forms in which learning can be meaningfully structured, and offers advice and ideas to help overcome specific learning blockages. The book regards the business of adult education as a full profession, and it provides a theoretical and practical basis for its true task: an awakening of the will.
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NewSouth Publishing Level Up Your Essays: How to get better grades at
Book SynopsisLevel Up Your Essays is the essential guide to essay writing for university students. Written by the people who mark your essays, it will show you step-by-step how to write high quality essays that will get you top marks.This book will guide you through all the stages including your essay plan, developing research strategies, writing with distinction, and getting your editing and referencing right every time. Bursting with insider tips and tricks on what markers look for, this clear and easy-to-use guide includes: Over 20 worksheets with exercises and checklists The secret formula for a good essay (yes, there is a formula!) Practical knowledge on digital tools to help you with research, writingand referencing Guidelines for writing in academic English Common mistakes and missteps and how to fix them Straightforward information for international students Successful time management strategies so you never hand in an essaylateNo matter what grades you get now, this book you will revolutionise your essay writing – and get you the marks to prove it.
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Mometrix Media LLC Aphr Study Guide 20242025 4 FullLength Practice
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Short Books Ltd The Super Tutor: The best education money can buy
Book SynopsisWhat do you remember from your school days?Analysing poems that didn’t make sense?The dreaded set texts?The Super Tutor celebrates the love of learning things for their own sake. Drawing on 15 years of tutoring, Joe Norman offers seven lessons that will stay with you for life – how to tell a story, how to structure an argument, how to read a poem, how to think…Whether you are still a student or long finished with formal education, this book will build your confidence and remind you of the real purpose of learning: to fill your head with things that are useful, or beautiful, or hopefully both.
£11.69
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Tensor Calculus
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your tensor calculus courseMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaumâs Outlines for their expert knowledge and helpful solved problems. Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, Schaumâs Outlines cover everything from math to science, nursing to language. The main feature for all these books is the solved problems. Step-by-step, authors walk readers through coming up with solutions to exercises in their topic of choice. 300 solved problems Coverage of all course fundamentals Effective problem-solving techniques Complements or supplements the major logic textbooks Supports all the major textbooks for tensor calculus courses Table of Contents1. The Einstein Summation Convention. 2. Basic Linear Algebra for Tensors. 3. General Tensors. 4. Tensor Operations. 5. Tests for Tensor Character. 6. The Metric Tensor. 7. The Derivative of a Tensor. 8. Further Riemannian Geometry. 9. Riemannian Curvature. 10. Spaces of Zero Curvature. 11. Tensors in Differential Geometry. 12. Tensors in Mechanics. 13. Tensors in Special Relativity. 14. Tensors Without Coordinates. 15. Introduction to Tensor Manifolds.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Demystifying Academic Writing
Book SynopsisInformative, insightful, and accessible, this book is designed to enhance the capacity of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as early career scholars, to write for academic purposes. Fang describes key genres of academic writing, common rhetorical moves associated with each genre, essential skills needed to write the genres, and linguistic resources and strategies that are functional and effective for performing these moves and skills.Fang's functional linguistic approach to academic writing enables readers to do so much more than write grammatically well-formed sentences. It leverages writing as a process of designing meaning to position language choices as the central focus, illuminating how language is a creative resource for presenting information, developing argument, embedding perspectives, engaging audience, and structuring text across genres and disciplines. Covering reading responses, book reviews, literature reviews, argumentative essays, empiriTable of ContentsPreface Section I Unpacking Academic Writing Chapter 1 What is Academic Writing? Chapter 2 Linguistic Features of Academic Writing Chapter 3 Skills and Strategies for Academic Writing: Part One Chapter 4 Skills and Strategies for Academic Writing: Part Two Section II Writing Academic Genres Chapter 5 Writing a Reading Response Chapter 6 Writing a Book Review Chapter 7 Writing a Literature Review Chapter 8 Writing an Argumentative Essay Chapter 9 Writing an Empirical Research Article Chapter 10 Writing a Grant Proposal Section III Maximizing Success in Writing and Publishing Chapter 11 Building Capacity for Academic Writing Chapter 12 Writing for Scholarly Publication Appendix A Survey of Academic Writing Needs Appendix B Checklist for Self Assessment of Academic Writing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Academic Writing and Dyslexia
Book SynopsisFully revised and expanded, this book presents a unique visual approach to academic writing and composition tailored to the needs of students with dyslexia in Higher Education. It will help you to successfully structure and articulate your ideas, get to grips with critical reading, thinking and writing and fulfil your full academic potential. The âwriting processâ (e.g. genre and style, critical thinking and reading, writing, sentence construction, and proofreading editing) is de-mystified and translated into innovative, meaningful visual representations in the form of templates, images, icons and prompts designed to meet the visual and âbig pictureâ learning styles and strengths of your dyslexia. Underpinned by extensive research, this book will help you to present your thoughts and evaluate and critique competing arguments in a compelling way. It is written to help you bridge the gap between your existing coping strategies and the increased demands and rigours of academic writing at university. This second edition features enhanced visual techniques for reading online, expanded material to cover scientific writing, literature reviews, reflective writing and academic style, and detailed explanations of how dyslexia affects writing, how to reduce pressure on your working memory and how to get your creativity and ideas onto the page in order to excel. This book serves as an invaluable resource for dyslexic students, academics, dyslexia specialists, learning developers, and writing tutors throughout the Higher Education sector.Table of ContentsForward Understanding Dyslexia and ‘Stepping up’ from School / College to University Reading to Write Critical Reading and Thinking for Critical Writing Getting Ready to Write: ‘Decoding’ the Assignment, Overcoming Writer’s Block and Structuring your Essay Visualising Effective Paragraphs: Presenting your Point and Supporting Evidence Presenting your Argument: Writing and Structuring Clear, Effective Sentences Academic Writing Style: Clarity and Precision Proofreading and Editing Quick reference guideIndex
£24.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Report Writing
Book SynopsisPractical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track. This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course. New to this Edition:- Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings- Additional guidance on effective writing styleTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction The Purpose of Reports Gathering Your Information Structuring Your Report Business Plans, Project Proposals and Dissertations Presenting Your Findings Demonstrating Critical Thinking in Reports Writing Concisely Report Writing at Work References Useful Sources Index.
£10.13
Sage Publications Ltd How to Think: Your Essential Guide to Clear,
Book SynopsisThis is a book about thinking. Engaging and down-to-earth, it captures the habits and practices that are fundamental to clear thinking and effective study. In his warm and friendly style, Tom Chatfield shows you how to: Identify and examine your biases Engage in lively, curious skepticism See the value in emotion and use rhetoric persuasively Know when to say ′I don′t know′ Construct reasoned arguments and explanations Think critically about how you engage with technology. Short and punchy, the book views critical thinking as a skill to be continually practiced and developed. It equips you with a toolkit for clearer thinking, describing ten key concepts that help you to apply what you have learned. Including regular reflective exercises, key concepts, further readings, each chapter also offers recommendations for how to put the ideas it discusses into practice. This book is for undergraduate students and anyone looking to understand the core ideas behind critical thinking. Celebrating both self-reflection and collaboration, this book empowers you to pause, think twice and, above all, think well.Trade ReviewInspiring, practical and engaging, this book raises, explores and addresses some of the fundamental questions and issues we face when making sense of and responding to the world around us. Using accessible language and relatable examples, it offers us practical tools to develop critical thinking skills, not just for academic study but also for life. -- Jiani LiuThis book could be transformative for senior leaders, teachers and their pupils. How To Think is not just a book that explains effective cognitive processes; it actually models these processes and trains you in them. It would make an excellent tool to inform planning, how to formulate proper arguments and explain ideas. -- Amir Arezoo * Schools Week *Chatfield′s writing style is an easy going one, using everyday examples a reader can identify with, and thus, understand what an argument is and how an argument is build - the reflective exercises in the book help. Critical thinking and argument building is particularly important for many international students, this down to earth approach makes it more accessible for them. -- Dr Susanne KeanThis is the first book of Tom Chatfield that I’ve read, and it was fantastic. It breaks down a ton of common thinking errors, and he touches on relevant topics to use as examples. Each chapter has reflections as well to go back over what was discussed, and it’s great to take some time during the reflections to see how you can apply the tools to daily life. For anyone who wants to improve their thinking and decision-making, I highly recommend this book, and I’ll most likely be reading it again at some point. -- The Rewired SoulI have read other texts related to critical thinking and I feel this one gives a clearer insight into this process because it does not just say ‘this is critical thinking’ but instead takes me slowly through the mechanics of becoming a critical being. The toolkit is also a brilliant summary of the key points from the book. -- PhD StudentIt’s universal and timeless – I feel like anyone of any age at any time could read it. -- Emma Gannon * Ctrl Alt Delete - episode #349 *A masterclass in clear critical thinking. -- Tim HarfordTable of ContentsIntroduction: Thinking about thinking Chapter 1: Attention and reflection: Building habits for better thinking Chapter 2: Working with words: Close reading and clear writing Chapter 3: The importance of assumptions: Examining what has been left unsaid Chapter 4: Giving good reasons: The importance of arguing your case Chapter 5: Seeking good explanations: Investigating the reasons behind things Chapter 6: Creative and collaborative thinking: Finding a process that works for you Chapter 7: Thinking about numbers: How not to lie with statistics Chapter 8: Technology and complexity: The 21st-century context Chapter 9: And finally... A toolkit for clearer thinking: Ten key concepts
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Dexterity Study Guide to The Rise of Silas Lapham by
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Independently Published Os 7 princípios da Liderança: Atitudes e
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Hansebooks Altsächsische Grammatik
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Babadada BABADADA, Kurdî - svenska, ferhenga dîtbarî -
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Babadada BABADADA, Simplified Chinese (in chinese script)
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Babadada BABADADA black-and-white, Vlaams - Türkmen,
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Babadada BABADADA black-and-white, Österreichisches
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Babadada BABADADA black-and-white, Österreichisches
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Juggernaut Publication How I Topped the UPSC and How You Can Too
Book SynopsisA book not just for all UPSC candidates but also for anyone giving competitive exams, How I Topped the UPSC is a no-holds barred book full of so many hacks and so much honesty â you wonât need anything else to succeed.
£10.00
Gale, Study Guides A Study Guide for William Carlos Williams The Red
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Open University Press Writing at University A Guide for Students
Book SynopsisWriting at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed. The importance of what you yourself can bring as a writer to your academic writing is stressed throughout the book.The book looks at an array of writing projects, including essays, reports and dissertations, and analyzes what is expected of each form of assignment. The authors provide examples of student writing and reflections on writing by both tutors and students.This edition includes new sections on: Making an argument and persuading your reader Using sources creatively Avoiding plagiarism Writing online Further sources of information about academic writing Writing at University is an essential resource for all college and university students, including postgraduates, who wish to develop thTable of Contents1. You and university writing 2. Getting started 3. Writing for different courses 4. Beginning with the title 5. Reading as part of writing 6. Organizing and shaping your writing 7. Making an argument and persuading your reader 8. Making good use of your sources 9. Putting yourself into your academic writing 10. Putting it together 11. Completing the assignment and preparing for next time 12. Exploring different kinds of writing 13. Learning journals and reflective writing Further reading and some additional sourcesReferencesIndex
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