Study and learning skills: general Books

Book SynopsisThis timely new book is based on the precepts of the Quality Assurance Agency's recent Code of Practice for the management of Postgraduate Research Programmes. It presents practical information on the QAA Code of Practice, to serve both as a ready reference source for supervisors and as a manual for research supervisor training. Examples of problems and suggested solutions, reflecting both supervisor and student perspectives, guide supervisors through issues they may face. There are also recommendations for further reading. Key areas the book explores include: Selection and admission of students Supervision arrangements Training in research and generic skills Monitoring and review arrangements Feedback Examination practice Complaints and appeals procedures How to be an Effective Supervisor is essential reading for all postgraduate research supervisors including those involved in supervising Professional Doctorates and Masters degrees, plusTable of ContentsForeword PrefaceAcknowledgements IntroductionInstitutional environment Selection and admission of students Supervision arrangements Monitoring and review arrangements Induction and training in research and generic skills Feedback mechanismsGood examination practiceComplaints and appeals procedures Features of other research degreesFuture directions and conclusions Appendix 1: Training and Accreditation Programme for Postgraduate Supervisors (TAPPS) as a National Accreditation Scheme/Bologna Process/EU CharterAppendix 2: Case studies for supervisor development programmesAppendix 3: Precepts and explanationsReferencesIndex

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Book Synopsis"Achieving your Professional Doctorate is a stimulating and very useful book for professional doctorate students, their tutors, researchers and practitioners interested in this form of doctorate and all those with an interest in doctorate education. Nancy-Jane Lee manages to combine a deeply scholarly approach with a highly readable text, setting professional doctorates in their historical context, and seeing the doctoral project from the point of view of the student. She has identified some of the strengths and challenges of professional doctorate study, such as the nature of professional knowledge, the importance of a reflective approach to practitioner research and some of the ethical challenges.Professional doctorate students from all professional backgrounds will find this a useful and reassuring text at whatever stage of their doctorate. I would also suggest that it has a wider audience of doctoral students and that PhD students in professional domains would find conTable of Contents1 Appraising professional doctorates: What, who and why?2 Developing a personal toolkit for professional doctorate study3 The practitioner-researcher: Developing a critical and reflexive approach to professional practice 4 Making the most of research supervision5 The professional toolkit: Leading research in professional practice6 Values and beliefs about professional practice7 Sharing your expertise with other professionals8 Life after the professional doctorate

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level. It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. The book covers key areas, such as: Learning and teaching methods Study strategies Time management Research methods Assessment activities Exam techniques Job searching And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include: Academic writing Critical and reflective thinking Effective communication Interpersonal skills Project management Research skills Team working Study Skills for Business and Management Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career. An accompanying website www.openuTable of ContentsEditor’s prefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1. IntroductionIntroductionGetting started on your degree programmeWhat do you study on a business or management degree?Subjects NOT covered in this bookTopics covered in this bookSummaryChapter 2. Personal management skills IntroductionIdentifying your skillsBecoming organisedManaging your timeLooking after yourselfManaging your emotionsGaining help and support.SummaryChapter 3. Different approaches to becoming a success in the workplace IntroductionOverview of theories of learningBecoming a reflective learnerMaking the most of different learning opportunitiesDeveloping your portfolioSummaryChapter 4. Studying at universityIntroductionTutor-centred and student-centred approaches to teaching and learningMaking the most of lectures Contributing to seminarsUsing e-learningGetting the most out of tutorialsIndependent StudyExperiential LearningWorking on case studies Inquiry-based learning (IBL)Action learningLearning and developing using a learning journalSummaryChapter 5. Finding and using business and management informationIntroductionThe production and dissemination of knowledgeSearching and finding business and management informationIdentifying and selecting relevant informationAcademic reading skillsReferences and referencingSummaryChapter 6. AssessmentIntroductionExaminations Online assessment activitiesAssignments – essays or reports or case studiesPostersPresentationsOral exams or viva voce examinationsPortfolioLearning journalsPlagiarism and other forms of cheatingChapter 7. Planning and carrying out your project, dissertation or independent studyIntroductionProject managementGetting the most out of supervision sessionsWorking with public or private sector organisationsGetting started and identifying your topicWriting your research proposalIdentifying your research approachResearch methodologies and methodsWriting up.SummaryChapter 8. Working in GroupsIntroductionReasons for using group workEffective student groupsOrganising and getting the most out of meetingsWorking in diverse groupsVirtual groupsCommon problems in group workManaging the emotional aspects of group workSummaryChapter 9. Professional experience and study abroadIntroductionProfessional experienceStudy abroad Assessing the professional experience or study abroad experiencesSummaryChapter 10. Where do I go from here?” IntroductionGaining EmploymentWhat do you want to do next?Searching for employment opportunitiesDeveloping your career as a reflective managerKeeping in touch- professional networksFurther studySummary

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Book SynopsisPlagiarism is a serious problem in higher education, and one that the majority of university teachers have encountered. This book provides the skills and resources that university teachers and learning and development support staff need in order to tackle it. As a complex issue that requires thoughtful and sensitive handling, plagiarism simply cannot be addressed by warnings; detection software and punishment alone. Teaching to Avoid Plagiarism focuses on prevention rather than punishment and promotes a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to dealing with the issue. Topics covered in this book include: The causes of plagiarism How universities currently deal with plagiarism How teachers can support students in effective source use The role of technology Issues for second language writers and international students Drawing on her teaching experience as well as her academic research, Diane Pecorari offers a uniqueTable of ContentsIntroductionPart One: Understanding PlagiarismChapter 1: What is plagiarism?Chapter 2: Why does plagiarism happen?Chapter 3: How do we manage plagiarism?Part Two: Managaing PlagiarismChapter 4: What do writers need to know to avoid plagiarism?Chapter 5: How can teachers support student learning about source use?Chapter 6: What support can institutions offer?Part Three: Contextualising PlagiarismChapter 7: International students and second-language writersChapter 8: Differences across academic subjectsChapter 9: Diversity and change Chapter 10: Plagiarism in a broader contextAppendix A: Training teachers in a good source-use pedagogyAppendix B: Case StudiesAppendix C: Sources of examples

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Book SynopsisCliffsNotes TExES Math 4-8 (115) and Math 7-12 (235) is the perfect way to study for Texas' middle school and high school math teacher certification tests.

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Book SynopsisBuild the test-taking skills you need to ace your coursework and USMLE examsThe very first resource of its kind, this innovative resource helps you build the skills specifically required to pass the first two years of coursework and the USMLE exams.Test-Taking Strategies for the USMLE Step 2 walks you through the process of how to generally approach questions, how to approach specific types of questions (i.e., those with labs or images), and how to review questions and their answers. Each chapter includes an explanation and/or exam-taking advice and sample questions, which are followed by a breakdown of the question/answer process.Build the skills you need perform at the top of your game on test day, with:Pro Tips provide suggestions on what you should ask yourself about certain exam questions, such as, âœDid the test writer include this as useful information, unnecessary information, or a trap to lead me to the wrong answer

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Book SynopsisiOLab is re-imagining the idea of the physical lab. This revolutionary hardware software system from the authors Mats Selen and Tim Stelzer provides students with an accessible hand held data-gathering device. For detailed information on the product visit the dedicated iOLab page: https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/iolab/ Free software controls the device, acquires and displays data in real time, and provides a suite of analysis and data manipulation features. Experiments using sensors such as a 3D accelerometer, 3D magnetometer, 3D gyroscope, a light intensity sensor and a microphone.  The iOLab will allow you and your students to perform experiments wherever you are, allowing you to explore the world around you! We only sell and ship iOLab to the EU and UK.

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Book SynopsisStay organised and on top of your commitments this academic year! This is the ideal life-management tool for students who want to develop good habits and make the most of their time at university. Containing everything you need organise your busy life in and out of term-time, this bestselling planner includes study skills advice, a 13-month week-to-view diary, careers and budgeting advice, as well as timetables, reading lists and habit trackers. Each double-page weekly spread contains: - Space to record each day's commitments and activities with space for to do' lists - A tip of the week which provides helpful bite-sized study skills guidance - A this week's priorities' so you can easily keep track of your most important tasks each week - A separate section for any extra notes In addition to a selection of colourful stickers, daily and wellbeing routine-planners and a personal joy list, new features for this year''s Planner include:- Start and end of year to do' lists- An updaTrade Review'This planner is really useful - it has everything you would need in it as a student. Very pleased with this and will be buying it again next year.' * Student *'Excellent planner for university students to keep track of busy timetables.' * Student *'I've bought this planner for the past three years and I absolutely love it. It helps me to organise my uni life, work and sports. The different boxes each week remind me of what jobs I need to do and upcoming deadlines. If you are looking to have a productive and organised year then I'd recommend this planner. It's awesome!' * Student *'An essential for uni students.' * Student *Table of ContentsWelcome and introduction Using this planner and diary How other students use the planner Dates, reminders, contacts and services Year planner 2023-24 Calendar 2024-25 Bank Holidays and notable calendar dates 2023-24 Birthdays and events to remember Personal reminders noticeboard Key dates: Course of study Key Dates: Societies and clubs Key Dates: Social life Tutor contact details Contact details for University/College services Useful resources Academic Diary pages: August 2023 - September 2024 Notes/Creativity pages Academic and reference Glossary: University/College Speak Time management tips Top tips for online learning Managing well-being, happiness and stress Managing stress Apps for student life Revision and exams Quick check: Conventions for academic study Quick check: Conventions for academic writing Quick check: Which is which? Quick check: Use of apostrophe Wellbeing and Life Managing well-being and life as a student Apps to support health and well-being Well-being: routine planners Personal ‘joy’ list Student packing list ‘To do’ at the start of this year ‘To do’ at the end of the term/year Build your confidence as a student Gain a sense of belonging Managing Stress Eat well as a student Brain foods: ‘5 a day’ fruit and vegetable portions Free food – and discounts Understanding nutritional information on packaging Recommended safe limits of alcohol consumption Food books, websites and apps Managing and protecting your money Personal finances Money-saving tips Keep your money safe from scams Organisers for study Checklist: feedback from tutors Recommended reading Personal reading Useful resources Exam dates and assignment deadlines Essay/Assignment planner Revision timetable: Subject planning Revision timetable: Time planning Record of marks/grades Maximise your career opportunities CV building: 'To Do' list CV building: Record of achievements Personal goals and targets Habit-shaper: Daily activities tracker Week-to-view term/semester timetables

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Book SynopsisGet better grades using proven tactics of the most successful students. Learning so many subjects can be so much easier when taught how to study. This quick and easy 6 page laminated reference to those tactics can help reinforce with every review. Follow the guide and practice, practice, practice the tactics until they are habit. Harness the power of routine, build self-discipline, develop time management skills and success will follow. Practice will be easier with this guide as a road map. Once these skills are habit, you will know the road to success like the back of your hand. 6-page laminated guide includes: Start Positive, End Positive Study Habits in Class Reading at Home Studying for Specific Subjects Daily & Weekly Reviews Discipline & Organization in Planning Motivation Power Breaks Study Aids Practice Makes Perfect Collaborate: Bring Together Great Minds Committing Knowledge to Long Term Memory Study Environment Final Review Why You Should Never Cram Before the Big Day Test D

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Book SynopsisKaplan's GRE Verbal Workbook provides hundreds of realistic practice questions to help you get comfortable and confident with the Verbal section of the test.The Best Practice Hundreds of realistic questions and drills, including new practice questions for this edition Six full-length Verbal Reasoning practice sets Diagnostic tool for even more targeted Verbal practice Review of essential skills and concepts, including vocabulary Key strategies for all Verbal Reasoning question types on the revised GRE Essay-writing tips and strategies for the Analytical Writing section Expert Guidance We know the test: The Kaplan team has spent years studying every GRE-related document available to ensure our practice materials are true to the test Our books and practice questions are written by veteran GRE teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for 80 years, and our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams

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Book SynopsisKaplan is an Official Teaching Partner of the ACT. ACT Total Prep 2024, Kaplan’s biggest ACT prep book, has the most content review, efficient strategies, and realistic practice to help you score higher. We have everything you need in one big book, plus a full year of access to online resources—including more practice tests, a bigger Qbank than ever (500 questions), and video lessons—to help you master each section of the ACT.We're so certain that ACT Total Prep offers all the guidance you need to excel on the ACT that we guarantee it: after studying with our online resources and book, you'll score higher on the ACT—or you'll get your money back.Essential Review 6 full-length Kaplan practice tests with detailed answer explanations (2 printed in the book and 4 tests online) More than 2,000 practice questions with detailed explanations, including a 500-item online Qbank 4 Test Yourself sections — test-like practice on mixed topics to ensure you learn the material, unit by unit One-year access to our online center with additional quizzes and videos to help guide your study Pre-quizzes to help you figure out what you already know and what you can skip Mixed practice quizzes after every chapter to assess how much you’ve learned A practice question at the beginning of each lesson to help you quickly identify its focus and dedicated practice questions after every lesson to test your comprehension Efficient Strategy “On Test Day” strategy notes in every math chapter to help you remember that the ACT math test is primarily a strategy test “Reflect” pages that help you evaluate your comfort level with the topics and make a plan for improving before the test after completing each chapter Online study-planning tool helps you target your prep no matter how much time you have before the test. Expert Guidance We know the test: Our learning engineers have put tens of thousands of hours into studying the ACT, and we use real data to design the most effective strategies and study plans. Kaplan's books and practice questions are written by veteran teachers who know students—every explanation is written to help you learn. We invented test prep—Kaplan (kaptest.com) has been helping students for over 80 years. Trying to figure out your college plan? Kaplan's KapAdvisor™ is a free college admissions planning tool that combines Kaplan's expertise with the power of AI.

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Book SynopsisUsing contemporary empirical research data, this book takes the stance that purposeful self-regulation actively contributes to promoting deeper learning approaches and generally improves teaching and learning. The underlying aim is to help students become strategic, motivated, and independent learners, capable of controlling themselves by themselves. Such self-control may range over a host of variables (behavioural, psychological, emotional, etc.). This book comes at a time when connectivity has exponentially improved worldwide so that more and more individuals have real time information at their fingertips. The fundamental shift in information accessibility from tedious searching through books and manuscripts to on-demand click of a mouse has had phenomenal impacts of the way we do business. Whereas previously, self-regulation may not have been a priority for many persons, increasingly it has now assumed preeminence with the proliferation of laptop computers, tablets, smart phones and numerous other handheld devices that allow easy access to the Internet. In fact, researchers continue to develop software for helping students self-regulate as well as getting the most out of their studies. Needless to say, self-regulated learning (SRL) is mandatory not only for employability but also for lifelong learning since it enables learners to construct knowledge (constructivism) by identifying their own learning goals; self-managing their learning processes; and self-evaluating their performance against goals. Additionally, SRL is very important when often times it is observed that several individuals who have noticeably lower cognitive abilities are able to better self-regulate and consequently achieve more than they should be able to according to their cognitive ranking. Improving teaching and learning through self-regulation therefore has far reaching implications for the kind of individuals we send out to society and the nature of the contributions they make. Quotations from well known persons in the public domain serve to anchor the reader in preparation for the contents of the corresponding section. Such quotations have been found to serve as an effective form of motivation and accordingly may be successfully echoed to students when appropriate. The shareware graphics interspaced in the text not only break the possible monotony usually experienced by many readers, especially in today's online age, but serve to engage and stimulate thought and, in many instances, bring comic relief. These exhibits help to capture the attention of readers and help them to focus on the contents of the various sections at hand. Reinforcing ideas is another powerful function served by the apparent preponderance of exhibits. Hence, what may well be easily misconstrued as too many exhibits, would be much better interpreted as a unique and unusual presentation, with a variation of format, that is meant to have the reader truly appreciate the common saying, 'a picture is worth a thousand words'!

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Book SynopsisWhile students today have access to more sources of information than ever before, they are not necessarily equipped to make informed judgments about those sources. Teaching students to evaluate sources has become even more challenging in the last year as issues regarding fake news and “alternative facts” have become a heated matter in conversations taking place in the public sphere.The book will present students with a set of tools that they can use to evaluate any source that they encounter. In addition to learning how to use sources in their writing, students who read Who’s Your Source? will become more savvy consumers of the sources they encounter in their daily lives.Key Features Uses a simple three-part strategy to evaluate sources: rhetorical appeals, rhetorical situation, and reality check Grounded in rhetorical theory—encourages students to evaluate the soundness of arguments as well as the reliability of sources Incorporates real examples from the authors’ experience as instructors—and as scholars Trade Review“This streamlined and highly accessible book covers all the essentials of research, both within libraries and elsewhere, including print and non-print materials, checklists, and guidelines. Using a clear and easy-to-follow conversational style, the authors manage to avoid the dry quality so often found in how-to guides. In straightforward yet precise detail and depth, Melissa Bender and Karma Waltonen nicely connect the mechanics of composition with the considerations integral to the research process, using frequent questions and answers to effectively illustrate research and writing techniques. Overall, Bender and Waltonen’s work provides a variety of educational approaches and considerations to improve students’ research and writing skills. This is an excellent resource for educators!” — Roberto C. Delgadillo, University of California, Davis“Who’s Your Source? is a timely textbook. With chapters on academic sources as well as student-preferred sources (internet, Wikipedia), it addresses the search process and the use (and misuse) of logic and reasoning in assessing sources. It draws on engaging examples from science, politics, and contemporary media (from John Oliver to Monty Python) to help students work through the differences between news and fake news, the uses of evidence, the reliance on forms of visual rhetoric, and the value of testimony from people. It is forthright in its challenge to misleading information and shoddy research. Its discussion of academic genres and procedures is especially thorough. Each chapter offers rich cases for students to work through, sample student papers, discussion questions, and suggestions for projects.” — Jean Ferguson Carr, University of PittsburghTable of Contents Introduction, Or What The Simpsons Can Teach Us About Sources Chapter One: The Other Three Rs: A Three-Part Evaluation Strategy A. Introduction to Rhetoric B. Rhetorical Appeals: Logos, Ethos, Pathos C. Rhetorical Situation: Genre, Audience, Purpose, Context D. Reality Check E. The Three Rs in Action: A Sample Source Evaluation Chapter Two: Evaluating Academic Resources A. Introduction B. Why Do We Use Academic Resources? C. Test Your Current Knowledge About Academic Resources D. Peer Review E. Academic Genres F. How to Use Academic Sources Ethically and Effectively G. The Three Rs in Action: A Sample Source Evaluation H. Student Writing Sample Chapter Three: Evaluating Non-Academic Resources A. Introduction: How to Tell the Difference Between Reliable and Non-reliable Resources B. To Google or Not to Google C. Is Wikipedia reliable? D. How to Spot Fake News E. Other Kinds of Non-Academic Sources F. The Three Rs and Non-Academic Resources G. How to Use Non-Academic Resources Ethically and Effectively Chapter Four: Logical Fallacies A. Introduction B. Fallacies of Logos C. Fallacies of Pathos D. Fallacies of Ethos E. Avoiding Fallacies F. Pythonesque Logic Chapter Five: The Search: The Research Process A. Introduction B. Why Your Librarian is Better Than Google (Scholar) C. How to Find Academic Sources D. How to Find Non-academic Sources E. Notes on Notes Chapter Six: Other Sources: Interviews, Focus Groups, and Surveys A. Introduction B. The Value of Interviews and Focus Groups as Sources C. Effective and Ethical Procedures for Conducting Interviews D. The Value of Surveys as Sources E. Survey Genres: Naturalistic Observation, Questionnaires, Likert Scales F. Effective and Ethical Procedures for Conducting Surveys G. How to Use Interviews and Surveys Effectively in Your Writing Chapter Seven: Visual Rhetoric A. Introduction B. Charts, Tables, and Graphs C. Ethics and Visual Representations of Data D. Guidelines for Evaluating and Creating Effective and Ethical Tables, Charts, and Graphs E. Illustrations, Photos, and Videos F. Ethics and Visual Images G. Guidelines for Evaluating Images and Using Them Ethically Chapter Eight: Using Sources to Support and Develop Your Argument A. Introduction B. How Professional Writers Use Sources for Research C. Your Research Question, Your Sources, and Your Writing Anxiety D. How Professional Writers Use Sources in Their Writing E. Student Writing Sample F. Mind the Gap G. Chapter Recap Chapter Nine: Ethical Writing is Good Writing A. Introduction B. How to Create Flow C. Summary and Paraphrase versus Plagiarism D. Citation Practices E. Footnotes, Endnotes, and the Rest F. Under and Overciting G. What You Need to Look Up Works Cited Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWant to turn failure into success? This book is the key! Attending school, but not liking it? Studying hard, yet scoring low? Reading lessons and still confused? Schooling need not be a tedious struggle-not any more! Give me a lever long enough and I will move the world said Archimedes. The book is the lever that conquers the anxiety of parents, the helplessness of teachers and the frustration of students. The pages are strewn with gems of well-researched theories and practices to guide students to succeed. This is the friendly guide which takes you on a tour of the mind of the student. Each chapter offers a set of keys to open doors and unleash the powers of the mind.

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Book SynopsisThis is a lively, student-friendly introduction to new ways of understanding how learning is maintained and transmitted within organisations. For anyone looking for a thorough grounding in a socio-cultural approach to the field, this is an ideal companion, written to explain, engage and encourage critical thinking and evaluative skills from students. Theory is described clearly and succinctly. Through engaging and effective use of features like ''Consider This'' and ''What If'', the book facilitates student debate. Annotated readings at the end of each chapter help readers to go beyond the text itself as they provide a list of relevant and helpful material that students should consult. Key features: Outlines a socio-cultural approach to learning; Explains how learning is transmitted in organisations; Special emphasis on how to better understand the learning process of newcomers; Discusses key concepts in organisational learning like communities of practice, emotions, social identity, knowing, role models and organisational socialisations.

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Book SynopsisJONATHAN GRIXis Senior Lecturer in Political Studies in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.He has published widely on the research process, including Demystifying the Research Process (2001), Research Methodologies in Contemporary German Studies (editor) (2002) and The Foundations of Research (2004).GERALD WATKINS is a Subject Advisor in Library Services at the University of Birmingham, UK.He has taught information skills to undergraduates and taught research postgraduates, as well as more specific sessions on official publications, statistical sources and reference management software for information services at the University of Birmingham.

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Book SynopsisKENNETH PICKERING is a founder/director of the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education in London and was Professor of Theatre and Visiting Scholar in Communications Arts at Gonzaga University, Washington State, USA. Kenneth is also the author of Studying Modern Drama and Theatre Studies.

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Book SynopsisJEAN ROSE specialises in teaching mature students. She is an associate lecturer with The Open University, UK, and a freelance writer. She also contributes occasional columns on writing skills to various magazines. At Exeter University, she wrote her PhD thesis on the poet Geoffrey Hill and won the university's poetry prize.Trade ReviewReviews for the second edition: 'I thoroughly enjoyed the author's style of writing. She combines a firm and clear sense of how things should be done with some light touches of humour. The tone is approachable and supportive and I feel that this is one of the best selling points for the book. The combination of occasional short, decisive sentences adds to the tone of authority within the work.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Having taught mature - return-to-study - students and participated in research into mature students' experiences of nurse education, I realize only too well their insecurities over writing coursework assignments. This book is aimed at all such students... a very useful study guide...' - Christine Webb, Journal of Advanced NursingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Who is This Book For? How to Use This Book If You Think You May Be Dyslexic... PART I: THE BIG PICTURE Taking Notes Writing an Essay Quoting and Referencing PART II: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES Style Summaries Letters and Emails Creative Writing Reports Articles Oral Presentations Exam Essays The Proposal For Your Undergraduate Dissertation PART III: THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GOOD WRITING Verbs and Other Parts of Speech Writing Clear Sentences Punctuation Getting Conversation on Paper PART IV: MOVING ON Your CV Letters and Statements for Job Applications Appendix 1: Spelling Strategies Appendix 2: Common Confusions Answers Bibliography Index.

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Book SynopsisGINA WISKER is Head of the Centre of Learning and Teaching at the University of Brighton, UK. In 2005, she was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her work in learning support. She is the author of The Good Supervisor.

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Book SynopsisJohn Peck is now retired and was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With Martin Coyle he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan.

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Book SynopsisAcademic assertiveness is an essential capability that is required of students who wish to achieve academic and professional success. Written for students who are aiming to achieve college success, Achieving Success through Academic Assertiveness: Real life strategies for today's higher education students focuses on the challenges that learners face and encourages positive actions that support triumphs in learning situations. Jennifer Moon creatively explores the importance of this emerging topic and how assertiveness is linked to the process of learning and overall student development, critical thinking and academic achievement. Trade Review"Jennifer Moon, senior lecturer (research) at Bournemouth University in the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, has written a very useful book for today’s higher education student on the topic of academic assertiveness. This text has, as its primary goal, being a useful guide for students who seek academic success, both socially and in the classroom, though using techniques presented in the book on academic assertiveness."—Review of Higher EducationUS:Ana Marie Cancelli Coastal Carolina Community College (College Student Success Facilitator)„"I strongly recommend this for publication. I find it very timely and very necessary. My institution chooses texts by committee and I would be more than happy to put this text into the mix of texts to consider"„I believe college student success courses could use it as a primary text and I think it would work well as a supplemetal text in English 111"Q. Also, I wanted to know what your thoughts are about the format and the last section Part 3 for Instructors teaching this course"I thought the format was just fine."I am used to receiving a supplemental instructor's manual, but if it would make the text more cost effective, I think a 3rd section for instructors would be just fine." Kristen Thomas, University of Akron, Academic AdvisorQ: . If the work is intended as a textbook, For which course(s) would it be most appropriate? "course most appropriate : Student Success Seminar b) supplemental text c) currently we are using "Becoming a Master Student" by David Ellis 2006"„OVERALL REACTION : a) I really like the concept, especially utilizing examples/scenarios which would lead to great teaching discussions. b) I think there is a place for a book like this c) I would call it "leading edge" because I am not familiar with one that is out there that deals with this topic. d) The potential shelf life 2-3 years maximum before a revision would be needed. I like the timeliness of this information because of the type of student coming to college""Yes I recommend the book and our committee that selects textbooks for our Student Success Seminar course would definitely consider using it.""All college students can benefit from this book, it offers them a fresh new perspective, one that shows them they can control their destiny if they are willing to learn important communication and "life skills" which are essential in the pursuit of higher education."Babrbara Doyle, Arkansas State University, Director of Assessement"This text approaches topics covered in most freshman orientation courses or study skills courses.""The topic is not affected by the passage of time. The material is not prone to become outdated. The tips and strategies provided would be timeless information for college students 50 years ago and 50 years in the future"UK:Kate Exley:University of Leeds" The rationale for such a book is convincing and there appears to be a growing need for study skills and study guidance books that can give a wide range of students speedy orientation to a more independent mode of study."Phil Race: Leeds Metroplitan University (Areas of specialty Assessment, learning and teaching in higher education) "Writing style seems fit-for-purpose – friendly and stimulating. An important aspect of higher education is developing transferable skills and competences to serve students throughout their careers, whether they go on to be academics, researchers, or professionals. Among these skills, ‘academic assertiveness’ is important. This book should not only help students in higher education to succeed academically, but should equip them for what followsTable of ContentsPrefacePart 1 About using this bookChapter 1 IntroductionPart 2 Learning how to live more assertively: academic assertiveness for studentsChapter 2 Coping with Challenges in higher educationChapter 3 Learning to cope: fight, flight or be assertive!Chapter 4 The display of assertive behaviourChapter 5 The origins of assertive behaviour and the effects of circumstancesChapter 6 Rights and responsibilities…Chapter 7 Managing more assertively; tools and techniquesChapter 8 Managing difficult situationsChapter 9 Managing thought, emotion and self confidenceChapter 10 Coping with fear, failure and disappointmentPart 3 leading courses on academic assertiveness…Chapter 11 A chapter for course facilitatorsTerms and techniques – a summaryA summary of terminology and techniques for quick referenceReferences Index

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