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Book SynopsisThis volume is the first book-length study of disguised forms of plagiarism that mar the body of published research in humanities disciplines. As a contribution to applied research ethics, this practical guide offers a typology of the principal forms of disguised plagiarism. It provides detailed analyses, in-depth case studies, and useful flow charts to assist researchers, editors, and publishers in protecting the integrity of the body of published research literature. Disguised plagiarism is more subtle than copy-and-paste plagiarism; all its varieties involve some additional concealment that creates further distance between the plagiarizing text and its source. These disguised forms are the most difficult forms of plagiarism to detect. Readers of the volume will become acquainted with the subtler forms of plagiarism that corrupt the production and dissemination of knowledge in humanities fields. The book is valuable not only to those interested in research ethics, but also to those in humanities fields including philosophy, theology, and history.Table of ContentsCh.1 Introduction.-Ch.2 Compression Plagiarism.-Ch.3 Translation Plagiarism.- Ch.4 Dispersal Plagiarism.-Ch.5 Magisterial Plagiarism.-Ch.6 Exposition Plagiarism.-Ch.7 Template Plagiarism.

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Book SynopsisMany researchers dread writing. They find it laborious - even painful - to put their scholarly work into words. They get bogged down in the study, and lose track of the story. And they produce uninspiring papers that fail to resonate with readers or reviewers. This book offers an antidote to this problem: brief, accessible lessons that guide researchers to write clear and compelling scientific manuscripts. The book is divided into three sections – Story, Craft, and Community. The Story section offers advice on getting the balance of study and story just right, introducing strategies for tackling each section of a scientific manuscript. The Craft section considers the grammatical and rhetorical tools of the trade, showing how they can be wielded for maximum impact. And the Community section offers suggestions for writing collaboratively, supporting other writers, and navigating peer review. Each section features multiple short and pragmatic lessons, peppered with illustrative examples. Readers can use the chapters collectively to build holistic writing skills, or dip in and out to refine specific elements of the craft. Rooted in a coaching philosophy, we aim to unlock our readers’ potential as writers through instruction, reflection, and example. And we hope to inspire researchers to face writing with joy. This work is clearly written and easily understandable. Its many practical examples, tools, and exercises make an effective toolbox of support for scholarly writers. This will be invaluable to new scholars and help established scholars as well. The inclusion of examples specific to the health arena and the clear, elegantly simple explanations add strength and relevance to this work.Toni Ungaretti, Johns Hopkins School of Education, Baltimore, MD, USA This book is the most original perspective I have ever read about the craft of writing. As its title suggests, it is inspiring. Brownie Anderson, NBME, Philadelphia, PA, USA Table of Contents1. Introduction.- SECTION I: THE STORY.- 3. Mapping the Gap- 4. Citation Technique.- 5. Methods: Where Story Meets Study.- 6. Effective Use of Quotes in Qualitative Research.- 7. Writing a Discussion that Realizes its Potential.- 8. The Art of Limitations.- 9. Bonfire Red Titles.- 10. Making Every Word Count: Keys to a Strong Research Abstract.- SECTION II: THE CRAFT.- 11. Mastering the Sentence.- 12. Enlisting the Power of the Verb.- 13. The Power of Parallel Structure.- 14. Get Control of Your Commas.- 15. Avoiding Prepositional Pile-Up.- 16. Avoiding Clutter: Using Adjectives and Adverbs Wisely.- 17. From Semi-Conscious to Strategic Paragraphing.- 18. Coherence: Keeping the Reader on Track.- 19. The Three “S”s of Editing: Story, Structure, and Style.- 20. Pace, Pause & Silence: Creating Emphasis & Suspense in Your Writing.- 21. The Academic Hedge, Part I: Modal Tuning in Your Research Writing.- 22. The Academic Hedge II: Getting Politeness Right in Your Research Writing.- 23. From Silent to Audible Voice: Adjusting Register, Stance & Engagement in Your Writing.- SECTION III: THE COMMUNITY.- 24. Collaborative Writing: Strategies and Activities.- 25. Collaborative Writing: Roles, Authorship & Ethics.- 26. Giving Feedback on Others’ Writing.- 27. Coaching Writing I: Being Thoughtful About the Process.- 28. Coaching Writing II: Relationship and Identity.- 29. Cultivating a Writing Community.- 30. Navigating the Peer Review Process Successfully.- Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together an international group of authors to discuss the outdoor environmental education (OEE) theory and practice that educators can use to support teaching and learning in higher education. The book contents are organised around a recently established list of threshold concepts that can be used to describe the knowledge and skills that university students would develop if they complete a major in outdoor education. There are six key sections: the theoretical foundations and philosophies of OEE; the pedagogical approaches and issues involved in teaching OEE; the ways in which OEE is a social, cultural and environmental endeavour; how outdoor educators can advocate for social justice; key approaches to safety management; and the need for on-going professional practice. The threshold concepts that form the premise of the book describe outdoor educators as creating opportunities for experiential learning using pedagogies that align their programme’s purpose and practice. Outdoor educators are place-responsive, and see their work as a social, cultural and environmental endeavour. They advocate for social and environmental justice, and they understand and apply safety principles and routinely engage in reflective practice. This book will provide clarity and direction for emerging and established outdoor educators around the world and will also be relevant to students and professionals working in related fields such as environmental education, adventure therapy, and outdoor recreation.Table of ContentsForeword; Professor Noel Gough and Professor Annette Gough.- Introduction; Glyn Thomas, Janet Dyment and Heather Prince.- Part 1. Theoretical foundations and philosophies.- 1.1 Experiential learning/education philosophy; Assoc. Prof. John Quay.- 1.2 Worldviews and the environment; Kathleen Pleasants and Noel Gough.- 1.3 Human-nature relationships; Dr David Clarkeand and Dr Jamie Mcphie.- 1.4 Leadership theory; Dr Heidi Smith.- 1.5 Sense of place; Assoc. Prof. Mark Leather and Jakob Thorsteinsson.- 1.6 Education for Sustainability; Prof. Jo-Anne Ferreira.- Part 2 Pedagogical approaches and issues.- 2.1 Intentional Teaching and leading; Dr Glyn Thomas.- 2.2 Beyond experiential learning cycles; Assoc. Prof. Jayson Seaman.- 2.3 Pedagogical content knowledge; Assoc. Prof. Janet Dyment.- 2.4 Place-based OEE; Dr Brian Wattchow.- 2.5 Adventure and risk in OEE; Professor Simon Beames.- 2.6 Journeying in OEE; Dr Beau Miles.- 2.7 Wild Pedagogy; Dr Marcus Morse.- 2.8 Technology in OEE; David Hills & Dr Glyn Thomas.- 2.9 Therapeutic Interventions; Dr Anita Pryor, Dr Cathryn Carpenter, Dr Nevine Harper.- Part 3 OEE as a social, cultural and environmental endeavour.- 3.1 Nature connectedness; Dr Marg Cosgriff.- 3.2 Reading the landscape; Dr Alistair Stewart.- 3.3 Indigenous education; Dr Greg Lowan-Trudeau.- 3.4 Cultural Ecology; Professor Kirsti Pedersen Gurholt.- 3.5 Post-colonial land ethics; Kathryn Riley.- 3.6 Climate Change; Dr Kate Rawles.- 3.7 Local community; Dr Allen Hill and Dr Monica Green.- 4. Advocacy.- 4.1 Social justice in OEE; Dr Mary Breunig.- 4.2 Gender equity in OEE; Dr Lisa Hunter.- 4.3 Inclusion and diversity in OEE; Professor Tom Potter and Professor TA Loeffler.- 5. Safety management.- 5.1 Fatality prevention in OEE; Assoc. Prof. Andrew Brookes.- 5.2 Fatality prevention in action; Dr Marcus Morse, Lucas Bester and Anthony Manglesdorf.- 5.3 Systems thinking; Dr Clare Dallat.- 6. Professional practice.- 6.1 How research informs reflective practice; Professor Heather Prince.- 6.2 The currency battle; Scott Polley.- 6.3 Ecologies of skill for leaders; Assoc. Prof. Phillip Mullins.- 6.4 On being a reflective practitioner; Assoc. Prof. Morton Asfeldt.- 6.5 Managing outdoor fieldwork; Brendon Munge, Dr Glyn Thomasa and Assoc. Prof. Deb Heck.-

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Book SynopsisThis is a must-have preparation and reference guide for students embarking on the challenging journey of completing a thesis or dissertation. The authors, who are both “students of thesis and dissertation travel,” combine their expertise and insights to offer wise travel guidance designed to enhance both the success and satisfaction of this likely once-in-a-lifetime journey. The various chapters provide a realistic preview of how to prepare for and how to complete each stage of this travel journey successfully. Individual chapters on each of the major tasks each serve as an important reference for students to review as they progress, thus providing a guide which will be consulted many times throughout their program. The book provides advice on the most common aspects of the thesis or dissertation process, and it is written in a user-friendly manner designed to engage students and to enhance their comfort level as they journey through their candidacy. The importance of each task in the thesis or dissertation journey is addressed, along with its role in contributing to a successful outcome, and is accompanied by advice and suggestions from previous travellers. The challenges inherent in all stages of the journey are examined, along with proactive strategies for avoiding potential “bumps in the road.” You will not want to depart on this monumental travel adventure without this valuable survival guide!Table of ContentsChapter 1: Your Commitment Is Essential to Success.- Chapter 2: The Research Process.- Chapter 3: The Importance of Effective Time Management.- Chapter 4: Developing a Realistic Timetable.- Chapter 5: Developing a Time and Resource Allocation Plan.- Chapter 6: Understanding Institutional Policies and Procedures.- Chapter 7: The Importance of Meeting Deadlines.- Chapter 8: Understanding Why Candidates Fail to Complete Their Thesis or Dissertation.- Chapter 9: Focusing on a Manageable Research Topic.- Chapter 10:Identifying an Area of Research Interest.- Chapter 11: Roles and Responsibilities of a Research Advisor.- Chapter 12: Selecting Research Advisors.- Chapter 13: Working with Your Research Advisors.- Chapter 14: Roles and Responsibilities of Your Committee.- Chapter 15: Working with Committee Group Dynamics.- Chapter 16: Identifying a Research Topic.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook guides the reader on how to undertake high-quality literature reviews, from traditional narrative to protocol-driven reviews. The guidance covers a broad range of purposes, disciplines and research paradigms. Whether the literature review is part of a research project, doctoral study, dissertation or a stand-alone study, the book offers approaches, methods, tools, tips and guidelines to produce more effective literature reviews in an efficient manner. The numerous examples are drawn from an array of subject areas, such as economics, healthcare, education, medicine, psychology, software engineering amongst others. This makes it worthwhile for a wide range of studies and for reviews into evidence-based interventions, policies, practices and treatments. There is attention given to presenting, reporting and publishing literature reviews. With the additional clarity brought about by explanatory tables and graphs, this textbook is a ‘must-have’ for all students, researchers, academics and practitioners at any stage of their project or career when engaging with literature. In addition, citizens, policymakers and practitioners will benefit from the guidance with better insight into how literature reviews could and should have been conducted.Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionPART I: Basic Concepts for Effective Literature ReviewsChapter 2 Objectives and Positioning of [Systematic] Literature ReviewsChapter 3 Developing Review QuestionsChapter 4 Search Strategies for PublicationsChapter 5 Setting Inclusion and Exclusion CriteriaPART II: Quantitative Analysis MethodsChapter 6 Meta-AnalysisChapter 7 Other Quantitative MethodsPART III: Qualitative Analysis MethodsChapter 8 Meta-AggregationChapter 9 Grounded Theory and Discourse AnalysisChapter 10 Thematic AnalysisChapter 11 Meta-EthnographyChapter 12 Combining Quantitative and Qualitative AnalysisPART IV: Reporting Literature ReviewsChapter 13: Reporting Standards for Literature ReviewsChapter 14: Data Management and RepositoriesChapter 15: Writing Literature ReviewsChapter 16: Presenting Literature ReviewsEPILOGUEThe Dissenting Voices

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Book SynopsisExtreme Weather Events.- Exploring the significance of the arts in the integrated proposal designs of trainee teachers.- Gender stereotypes in historical video games.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. William Stephenson, Education, and the Cultivation of Subjectivity.- Chapter 2. Q Methodology and Education.- Chapter 3. Q Methodology in Counselor Education and Counseling Practice.- Chapter 4. Designing Open Innovation Programs for STEM Education.- Chapter 5. Cultural Foundations and Q Methodology.- Chapter 6. Connecting Q Methodology and Instructional Technology.- Chapter 7. Culturally Responsive Research for Leadership Studies.- Chapter 8. Education Policy Research.- Chapter 9. Strengthening Teacher Effectiveness through Exploring Subjectivities Concerning Teaching Practices.- Chapter 10. Educational Psychology: Returning to the Roots.- Chapter 11. Subjectivity and Assessment.- Chapter 12. Exploring Young Children`s Thoughts: Considerations and Challenges.- Chapter 13. Epilogue: The Future of Q Methodology in Education Sciences.

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Book SynopsisPart 1: Urban transportation for sustainable development.- 1. A Framework for Integrating Sustainability for the Success of UAE Sustainable Roads Infrastructure Projects.- 2. Opportunities of Implementing Sustainable Urban Transport in Al Madinah Al Munawara.- 3. Opinion mining of Indian customers towards two-wheeler electric vehicles using sentiment analysis.- 4. Sustainability through Blockchain: A Classification of International Adoption Patterns between Saudi Arabia and the United States.- 5. Sustainability Competencies for Project Managers within the Road Construction Sector.- Part 2: Sustainable Construction and concreate improvement.- 6. Resistance of Sustainable Concrete with Alkali-Activated Industrial Byproduct Binders to Acid Attack: A focused Review.- 7. The Performance of Helical Anchor as a Green Anchor in Cohesionless Soils.- 8. Applicability of Artificial Aggregate of Plastic Waste as Substitution Material in Concrete.- 9. Prediction of Construction Materials for Conventional and Alkali activated 3D Concrete Printing.- 10. Geospatial and temporal analysis of studies on construction projects' decarbonisation drivers.- Part 3: Green building construct ion and energy efficiency.- 11. Green building with 3D printed earth materials: current issues and future prospects of 3D printed green houses for the construction sector.- 12. A Step towards decarbonization of building Sector.- 13. Impact of Building Automation Control Systems on Energy Efficiency of Office Spaces.- Part 4: Project execution and construction technology.- 14. Project Team Member's Emotional Intelligence and Project Success in the Construction Industry: A Review of research and Future Research Agenda.- 15. Synergising Lean thinking and Circular Economy practices: A pathway to enhancing sustainability goals in the construction industry.- 16. Workload Analysis for Determining the Optimal Workforce Size and Setting the Work Target.

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