Study and learning skills: general Books
Cambridge University Press Chemistry for the IB Diploma Exam Preparation
Book SynopsisChemistry for the IB Diploma, Second edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Chemistry for first examination in 2016.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Stoichiometric relationships; 2. Atomic structure; 3. Periodicity; 4. Chemical bonding and structure; 5. Energetics; 6. Chemical kinetics; 7. Equilibrium; 8. Acids and bases; 9. Redox processes; 10. Organic chemistry; 11. Measurement, data processing and analysis; Option A. Materials; Option B. Biochemistry; Option C. Energy; Option D. Medicinal chemistry; Glossary; Answers.
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HarperCollins Publishers Practice Tests for A1 Movers
Book SynopsisGive your child the support they need in EnglishThese new practice test materials for Cambridge English: Movers (also known as Young Learners English: Movers) support young learners and include comprehensive guidance for both teachers and parents. By working through the practice tests, children will feel ready for what they need to do on the day of the test, and will also have fun whilst they are learning.The book includes: 3 full practice tests with a colourful and clear design to motivate and encourage young learners, and prepare them for what they will see in the real test Audio is available online with recordings by young native English speakersThe Teacher's Guide and a Parent's Guide are available online, and are full of information and support for anyone preparing their child for their first Cambridge English test.For Teachers and Parents (available online) A full guide to each part of the test Ideas for exam preparation activities Model answer recordings for the Speaking paper recorded by young native English speakers so that learners hear examples of correct English again and again Cambridge English vocabulary list with the key words learners need to know Audio scripts for the Listening and Speaking sections Answer keyTrade Review.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers AQA GCSE 91 Foundation Combined Science Trilogy
Book SynopsisHelp students prepare for Entry Level Certificate Science with our supportive and affordable write-in workbook. All six components are covered in specification order with clearly written questions to test students' knowledge and understanding. This accessible workbook will enable students to take ownership of and pride in their learning.- Help students prepare for Entry Level Certificate Science at levels 1, 2 and 3- All six components are covered in specification order for ease of teaching and revision- Clearly written questions to test students' knowledge and understanding- There is a focus on testing key words throughout to boost vocabulary- A short test at the end of each component will help students to prepare for the externally set assignments.- This workbook can also be used for support and consolidation in co-teaching Combined Science Trilogy students.
£12.55
HarperCollins Publishers Higher Business Management second edition
Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Business ManagementFirst Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019The CfE Higher Business Management Course Notes helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course.Progress and attainment for all Course and Unit specifications are fully covered You should already be able to' sections and Revision activities' refresh prior learning and skills Key questions' ensure that every student can progress securelyActive learning Make the link' features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects Questions' and Activities' allow students to apply knowledge and put skills to work Case studies' provide opportunities to apply knowledge and solve problemsAssessment and practice you can rely on End of unit material' offers guidance on Unit Assessments and how to succeed in the exam Check your progress' sections enable students to monitor progress regularlyCourse Notes give a pra
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Cartoon Guide to Biology
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick and Davidson College biology professor David Wessner comes this comprehensive and humorous cartoon guide to topics in biologyDid you faint when your middle school science teacher asked you to dissect a frog?Trade Review“An enjoyable, immersive experience. ... Deliver[s] the goods. ... Hard to resist.” — Comics Grinder “If only school science books were like The Cartoon Guide to Biology, at least a little, maybe science and students would come together and engage more often.” — ComicBookBin “An invaluable resource.” — Brooklyn Digest “A hilarious and informative cartoon guide to all things biology. ... An excellent resource.” — Midwest Book Review “A hilarious romp through chemistry and biology. ... The quirky cartoons and anthropomorphism not only produce a laugh but do make these complex concepts a little easier to grasp. ... A fun way to learn the science of life.” — New York Journal of Books
£13.49
HarperCollins Cartoon History of the United States Cartoon
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Digital Signal Processing 2nd
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your digital signal processing 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. Outline format facilitates quick and easy review of course fundamentals Hundreds of examples illustrate applications and complex calculations More than 300 solved problems Exercises to help you test your mastery of digital signal processing Appropriate for the following courses: Signals and Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Digital Filters and Signal Processing; Discrete-Time and Continuous-Time Linear Systems Supports and supplements the bestselling textbooks in digital
£26.99
McGraw-Hill Education Schaums Easy Outline of Elementary Algebra Second
Book SynopsisWhen you need just the essentials of elementary algebra, this Easy Outlines book is there to help If you are looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview of elementary algebra, itâs got to be Schaum's Easy Outline. This book is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused version of its Schaumâs Outline cousin, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness.Graphic elements such as sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights stress selected points from the text, illuminate keys to learning, and give you quick pointers to the essentials. Perfect if you have missed class or need extra review Gives you expert help from teachers who are authorities in their fields So small and light that it fits in your backpack! Topics include: From Arithmetic to Algebra, Simple Equations and Their Solutions, Graphs of Linear Equations, Monomials and Polynomials, Problem Solving, Factoring, Fractions, Roots and Radicals, Quadratic Equations Table of Contents1. From Arithmetic to Algebra;2.Simple Equations and Their Solutions;3.Graphs of Linear Equations;4.Monomials and Polynomials;5.Problem Solving;6.Factoring;7.Fractions;8.Roots and Radicals;9.Quadratic Equations;10.Introduction to Geometry;Index
£17.15
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe 3000 Solved Problems In Chemistry
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your chemistry 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. 3,000 solved problems Problems from every area of chemistry Clear diagrams and illustrations Appropriate for all high school and undergraduate chemistry courses Step-by-step solutions to problems Thousands of practice problems with a wealth of problems on each topic Table of Contents1. Measurement 2. Structure of Matter 3. Periodic Table 4. Chemical Formulas 5. Modern Structure of the Atom 6. Electronic Structure of the Atom 7. Bonding 8. Bonding Theory 9. Organic Molecules 10. Chemical Equations 11. Stoichiometry 12. Gases 13. Advanced Gas Concepts 14. Solids and Liquids 15. Oxidation and Reduction 16. Other Concentration Units 17. Properties of Solutions 18. Thermodynamics 19. Chemical Kinetics 20. Equilibrium 21. Acids and Bases 22. Heterogeneous and Other Equilibria 23. Electrochemistry 24. Nuclear and Radiochemistry 25. Nonmetals 26. Metals and Metallurgy 27. Coordination Compounds
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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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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of English Grammar Third Edition
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your English grammar 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. 100 practice exercises with 1,295 practice items Outline format facilitates quick and easy review Covers all important topics in English grammar Appropriate for the following courses: Practical Writing, Expository Writing, Essay Writing, First-Year English, Logic and Rhetoric, ESL Classes Many exercises demonstrating every grammatical topic reinforce students' skills Updated and clarified explanations of parts of speech and usage Complete answer key for all problems and exerciseTable of ContentsChapter 1: Principal Elements of the Sentence. Chapter 2: Nouns and Articles. Chapter 3: Verbs and Verbals. Chapter 4: Pronouns. Chapter 5: Adjectives. Chapter 6: Adverbs. Chapter 7: Prepositions and Conjunctions.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Partial Differential Equations
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your partial differential equations 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. 290 fully worked problems of varying difficulty Clear, concise explanations of differential and difference methods Help with variation formulation of boundary value problems and variation approximation methods Outline format supplies a concise guide to the standard college course in partial differential equations Appropriate for the following courses: Partial Differential Equations I, Partial Differential Equations II, Applied Math I, Applied Math II Complete course cTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Classification and Characteristics3. Qualitative Behavior of Solutions to Elliptic Equations4. Qualitative Behavior of Solutions to Evolution Equations5. First-Order Equations6. Eigenfunction Expansions and Integral Transforms: Theory7. Eigenfunction Expansions and Integral Transforms: Applications8. Green's Functions9. Difference Methods for Parabolic Equations10. Difference and Characteristic Methods for Parabolic Equations11. Difference Methods for Hyperbolic Equations12. Difference Methods for Elliptic Equations13. Variational Formulation of Boundary Value Problems14. The Finite Element Method: An Introduction
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Schaums Outline of Russian Vocabulary
Book SynopsisThe ideal review for your Russian 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. 232 exercises with answers Outline format facilitates quick and easy review of Russian vocabulary Exercises to help students test their mastery of Russian vocabulary Appropriate for the following courses: Introductory Russian; Elementary Russian; Intermediate Russian; Advanced Russian; Russian Conversation Easy-to-follow review of Russian vocabulary Supports all the major textbooks for Russian courses Table of Contents1. At the Airport. 2. On the Airplane. 3. Passport Control and Customs. 4. At the Train Station. 5. The Automobile. 6. Asking for Directions. 7. A Telephone Call. 8. Public Transportation. 9. At the Hotel. 10. At the Bank. 11. At the Post Office. 12. At the Hairdresser. 13. At the Clothing Store. 14. At the Dry Cleaner. 15. At the Restaurant. 16. Shopping for Food. 17. At the Farmer's Market. 18. At Home. 19. At the Doctor's Office. 20. At the Hospital. 21. At the Theater and the Movies. 22. Sports. 23. The Weather. 24. Education. 25. Government and Politics. 26. Crime. 27. Business. 28. The Computer.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Achieving Tabe Success in Reading Level D
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Algebra 2 Homework Practice Workbook
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Pearson Education (US) Student Solutions Manual for First Course in
Book SynopsisDr. Jim McClave is currently President and CEO of Info Tech, Inc., a statistical consulting and software development firm with an international clientele. He is also currently an Adjunct Professor of Statistics at the University of Florida, where he was a full-time member of the faculty for twenty years. Dr. Terry Sincich obtained his PhD in Statistics from the University of Florida in 1980. He is an Associate Professor in the Information Systems & Decision Sciences Department at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Sincich is responsible for teaching basic statistics to all undergraduates, as well as advanced statistics to all doctoral candidates, in the College of Business Administration. He has published articles in such journals as the Journal of the American Statistical Association, International Journal of Forecasting, Academy of Management Journal, and Auditing: A Journal of PracTable of ContentsTable of Contents Statistics, Data, and Statistical Thinking 1.1 The Science of Statistics 1.2 Types of Statistical Applications 1.3 Fundamental Elements of Statistics 1.4 Types of Data 1.5 Collecting Data: Sampling and Related Issues 1.6 The Role of Statistics in Critical Thinking and Ethics Statistics in Action: Social Media Network Usage-Are You Linked In? Using Technology: MINITAB: Accessing and Listing Data Methods for Describing Sets of Data 2.1 Describing Qualitative Data 2.2 Graphical Methods for Describing Quantitative Data 2.3 Numerical Measures of Central Tendency 2.4 Numerical Measures of Variability 2.5 Using the Mean and Standard Deviation to Describe Data 2.6 Numerical Measures of Relative Standing 2.7 Methods for Detecting Outliers: Box Plots and z-Scores 2.8 Graphing Bivariate Relationships (Optional) 2.9 Distorting the Truth with Descriptive Statistics Statistics in Action: Body Image Dissatisfaction: Real or Imagined? Using Technology: MINITAB: Describing Data TI-83/TI—84 Plus Graphing Calculator: Describing Data Probability 3.1 Events, Sample Spaces, and Probability 3.2 Unions and Intersections 3.3 Complementary Events 3.4 The Additive Rule and Mutually Exclusive Events 3.5 Conditional Probability 3.6 The Multiplicative Rule and Independent Events Statistics in Action: Lotto Buster! Can You Improve Your Chance of Winning? Using Technology: TI-83/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator: Combinations and Permutations Random Variables and Probability Distributions 4.1 Two Types of Random Variables 4.2 Probability Distributions for Discrete Random Variables 4.3 The Binomial Random Variable 4.4 Probability Distributions for Continuous Random Variables 4.5 The Normal Distribution 4.6 Descriptive Methods for Assessing Normality 4.7 Approximating a Binomial Distribution with a Normal Distribution (Optional) 4.8 Sampling Distributions 4.9 The Sampling Distribution of x and the Central Limit Theorem Statistics in Action: Super Weapons Development — Is the Hit Ratio Optimized? Using Technology: MINITAB: Discrete Probabilities Inferences Based on a Single Sample 5.1 Identifying and Estimating the Target Parameter 5.2 Confidence Interval for a Population Mean: Normal (z) Statistic 5.3 Confidence Interval for a Population Mean: Student’s t-Statistic 5.4 Large-Sample Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion 5.5 Determining the Sample Size 5.6 Confidence Interval for a Population Variance (Optional) Statistics in Action: Medicare Fraud Investigations Using Technology: MINITAB: Confidence Intervals Inferences Based on a Single Sample 6.1 The Elements of a Test of Hypothesis 6.2 Formulating Hypotheses and Setting Up the Rejection Region 6.3 Observed Significance Levels: p-values 6.4 Test of Hypothesis about a Population Mean: Normal (z) Statistic 6.5 Test of Hypothesis about a Population Mean: Student’s t-Statistic 6.6 Large-Sample Test of Hypothesis about a Population Proportion 6.7 Test of Hypothesis about a Population Variance (Optional) 6.8 A Nonparametric Test about a Population Median (Optional) Statistics in Action: Diary of a KLEENEX User How Many Tissues in a Box? Using Technology: MINITAB: Tests of Hypotheses TI-83/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator: Tests of Hypotheses Comparing Population Means 7.1 Identifying the Target Parameter 7.2 Comparing Two Population Means: Independent Sampling 7.3 Comparing Two Population Means: Paired Difference Experiments 7.4 Determining the Sample Size 7.5 A Nonparametric Test for Comparing Two Populations: Independent Samples 7.6 A Nonparametric Test for Comparing Two Populations: Paired Difference Experiment (Optional) 7.7 Comparing Three or More Population Means: Analysis of Variance (Optional) Statistics in Action: Zixlt Corp. vs. Visa USA Inc. — A Libel Case Using Technology: MINITAB: Comparing Means TI-83/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator: Comparing Means Comparing Population Proportions 8.1 Comparing Two Population Proportions: Independent Sampling 8.2 Determining Sample Size 8.3 Testing Category Probabilities: Multinomial Experiment 8.4 Testing Categorical Probabilities: Two-Way (Contingency) Table Simple Linear Regression 9.1 Probabilistic Models 9.2 Fitting the Model: The Least Squares Approach 9.3 Model Assumptions 9.4 Assessing the Utility of the Model: Making Inferences about the Slope β1 9.5 The Coefficients of Correlation and Determination 9.6 Using the Model for Estimation and Prediction 9.7 A Complete Example 9.8 A Nonparametric Test for Correlation (Optional) Statistics in Action: Can “Dowsers” Really Detect Water? Using Technology: MINITAB: Simple Linear Regression TI-83/TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator: Simple Linear Regression Appendices Short Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises Index Photo Credits
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Pearson Education Learning to Think Things Through
Book SynopsisDr. Gerald Nosich is a Professor at Buffalo State College and Professor Emeritus at the University of New Orleans. He has given more than 250 national and international workshops on all aspects of teaching for critical thinking. He has also worked for the U.S. Department of Education on a project for a National Assessment of Higher Order Thinking Skills, served as the Assistant Director at the Center for Critical Thinking at Sonoma State University, and been featured as a Noted Scholar at the University of British Columbia. On a more personal note, he has at times exercised and not exercised good judgment: he has ridden a motorcycle alone to the ziggurat of Ur in Iraq; has worked as an immigrant ditch-digger in Switzerland; been imprisoned by Communist authorities in Czechoslovakia; stowed away on a Sicilian ship to Algeria; sailed up the Nile with his family in a felucca; lived with Maasai warriors in central Africa; and traveled across the Sahara tTrade Review"This text stacks op very well against its competition because it is concise. The difficulty in choosing texts on critical thinking is that they are either too complicated, do not offer enough coverage, or use a particular discipline to explicate critical thinking. What makes this text effective is that it is easy to work with and applicable to any and all disciplines." - Susan Quarrell, Lehman CollegeTable of Contents(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a "Some Outcomes" section and Exercises.) Chapter 1. What Is Critical Thinking?Some Definitions of Critical Thinking. Some Prominent Features of Critical Thinking. Three Parts of Critical Thinking. What Critical Thinking Is Not. Impediments to Critical Thinking. Deeper, More Pervasive Impediments to Critical Thinking. How Deep Is Our Need for Critical Thinking? The Experience of Learning to Think Things Through. Getting Started: Clarifying with SEE-I. An Overview of the Book That Lies Ahead. Chapter 2. The Elements of Reasoning.The Nuts and Bolts of Critical Thinking. The Elements of Reasoning. Three Additional Elements of Reasoning. How to Analyze a Piece of Reasoning Using the Elements. Example: Thinking Through the Logic of Getting Married. Trusting the Process. Chapter 3. What Is Critical Thinking Within a Field or Discipline?Definitions and Parts of Critical Thinking: Applied to a Field. Thinking Biologically, Thinking Sociologically, Thinking Philosophically, Thinking Musically ... The Logic of the Field or Discipline. Learning the Vocabulary of the Discipline. Fundamental and Powerful Concepts. The Point of View of the Discipline. Impediments to Thinking Critically Within a Discipline. Trusting the Discipline. Chapter 4. Standards of Critical Thinking.Clearness. Accuracy. Importance, Relevance. Sufficiency. Depth and Breadth. Precision. Understanding and Internalizing Critical-Thinking Standards. Additional Critical-Thinking Standards. Non-Critical-Thinking Standards. Evaluating Around the Circle of Elements. Critical Reading. Chapter 5. Putting It All Together: Answering Critical-Thinking Questions.The Core Process of Critical Thinking. How Do You Fit into the Picture: Becoming a Critical Thinker. Thinking Through Important Critical-Thinking Questions. Critical Writing: Using the Core Process to Write a Paper Responses to Starred Exercises.Critical-Thinking responses are provided for exercise questions that can be generalized to thinking critically in any discipline.
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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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Pearson Education (US) CISSP Exam Cram
Book Synopsis Michael Gregg has more than 20 years of experience in information security and risk management. He holds two associate's degrees, a bachelor's degree, and a master's degree. Some of the certifications he holds include CISSP, SSCP, MCSE, CTT+, A+, N+, Security+, CASP, CCNA, GSEC, CEH, CHFI, CEI, CISA, CISM, and CGEIT. In addition to his experience performing security management, audits, and assessments, Gregg has authored or coauthored more than 25 books, including Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Prep (Que), CISSP Exam Cram 2 (Que), and Security Administrator Street Smarts (Sybex). He has testified before the U.S. Congress, his articles have been published on IT websites, and he has been sourced as an industry expert for CBS, ABC, CNN, Fox News, and the New York Times. He has created more than 15 security-related courses and training classes for various companies and universities. Although le
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Oxford University Press How to Do Research and How to Be a Researcher
Book SynopsisWritten in an accessible and engaging style, this book is for anyone embarking on a research project or beginning to think about a career involving research, and for those in need of refocusing on why they started research in the first place.Trade ReviewNew and Noteworthy! * The Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Origin stories 3: God or clockwork? The importance of ignorance 4: Careful observation 5: Ideas under pressure 6: Choosing a solution 7: The ideal and the reality 8: Consensus 9: Designing research - from description to theory-building 10: Designing research - experiments 11: Designing research - alternatives to experiments 12: Designing research - R&D 13: Communication 1 - getting published 14: Communication 2 - getting known 15: Money 16: Power and politics 17: How to be a researcher - some conclusions
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OUP Oxford Study and Communication Skills for Psychology
Book SynopsisStudy and Communication Skills for Psychology is written with first year students in mind and reviews the essential skills a psychology student needs to develop over the course of their undergraduate studies. Written in a practical, motivational style, the book includes plenty of examples and advice to help the reader master the skills being explored. The book covers: how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, and group work; how to approach and use the vast array of information that is available in books, in journals, and on the web; how to think, read, and write critically; how to communicate research and ideas effectively to others; and how to revise for and complete exams to maximise the chances of success.Written specifically for psychology students by an experienced psychology educator, Study and Communication Skills for Psychology is the essential guide to getting the most out of your studies.Online resourcesStudy and Communication Skills for Psychology is accompanied by a Trade ReviewFills a gap for many students who struggle with the expectations of study at university. * Mandy Robbins, Wrexham Glyndwr University *I think that this book is definitely a must have for all undergraduate psychology students. * Nayeli Gonzalez-Gomez, Oxford Brookes University *Clear and well-presented coverage of everything a psychology student needs to know about academic skills when entering university * Patrick Rosenkranz, Newcastle University *Very engaging and written in a comprehensible style that students can understand...A very useful book for undergraduate students. * Saima Noreen, Goldsmiths, University of London *Well laid out and easy to follow and understand. The ultimate psychology student guide! * Kathy Anderson, student, University of Sunderland *Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Time management: a skill best learned early 3: Teaching time: making the most of it 4: Communication and learning with others 5: Before and after assessments: guidelines, criteria and feedback 6: Sources of information and their uses 7: How to find and read a journal article 8: Plagiarism 9: What is referencing? 10: Reading and evaluating text 11: So you think you can write good? 12: Critical analysis: the big new skill you need to learn 13: Writing essays 14: Writing practical reports: how to write up an experiment 15: Presentations and posters 16: Revision and exam tips
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Oxford University Press Study and Communication Skills for the
Book SynopsisStudy and Communication Skills for the Biosciences is tailored specifically to the needs of bioscience students, both at university, and beyond. Written in an engaging and supportive manner, with examples throughout that demonstrate the relevance of topics covered to bioscience degree programmes, the book will assist you with the transition from school to university, with your studies at university, and with your progression to employment after leaving university. New to this edition, the book now includes discussion of how best to use recorded lectures in learning and revision, and how to get the most out of flipped classrooms and interactive lectures.. The chapter on employability has new content on technological change in the workplace, how to perform well in a video interview, and how best to use online networks for career advancement. A new section also explores how to critically review a research paper. A new learning feature, ''Try this for yourself'', shows how you can apply the book''s principles to your own life and studies.Covering the full range of study and communication skills that you need to study to succeed in your studies, this book is essential reading for any bioscience student who wants to get the most out of their degree.Trade ReviewOne of the universal roles of an educator is to convey to students the necessary study and communication skills, whether in science or in arts and humanities. This book addresses these key skills as a manual for students through their course and as preparation to enhance their attractiveness to employers. * John R. Helliwell, University of Manchester, J. Appl. Cryst. (2019). 52, 492494 *The examples are from bioscience, such as measuring the leap distances of a laboratory population of locusts or migratory behaviours of geese, but are readily understandable for all. * John R. Helliwell, University of Manchester, J. Appl. Cryst. (2019). 52, 492494 *Overall this is a very good book and I recommend it to students across many subjects, not only biosciences. I liked this book and indeed wished I had had such a book when I was a student. * John R. Helliwell, University of Manchester, J. Appl. Cryst. (2019). 52, 492494 *Table of Contents1: Why are study and communication skills important? 2: Using feedback 3: Making the most of lectures 4: Working with different information sources 5: Avoiding plagiarism 6: Choosing the right writing style 7: Writing essays 8: Writing practical reports 9: Working in tutorials and groups 10: Preparing scientific presentations 11: Delivering scientific presentations 12: Creating academic posters 13: Getting the most out of revision 14: Getting the most out of exams 15: Making yourself employable
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Oxford University Press Becoming a Critical Thinker For your university
Book SynopsisBecoming a critical thinker is a straight-forward, reassuring, and complete guide to critical thinking - one that helps you to understand critical thinking and develop the skills needed to employ it. This book supports the reader to not only think critically, but to do so independently, as a student, professional, and global citizen.The book has a clear three-part structure: firstly, examining what critical thinking is; secondly, exploring the three overarching aims of critical thinking; and finally, focussing on how to develop the essential tools to support those aims. This text assumes no prior knowledge or understanding: it has been developed to gently guide the reader from school-level education to university-level thinking in a clear and engaging manner.This is the only critical thinking skills text to offer insights and advice from professionals and students, helping the reader learn from the experiences of others in a range of contexts. Each chapter also offers guided exercises,Trade ReviewThis book is a huge improvement on, and contribution to, the field and has given me hope that we might, with its help, be able to significantly improve students' knowledge in this area. * Dr Elaine Clark, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester *The greatest gift I could have been given at the start of my undergraduate degree would have been this book. * Hal Meakin, Politics student at Brunel University *The tone and style of the text is engaging, informative and encourages students to rise to the challenge of adapting to the rigours of studying at university. * Anne Kavanagh, Talent Development Centre, University of Essex *This book is particularly excellent for anyone who does not yet realise the potential they hold, and it informs them of the skills that can be applied not just at their university, but in their social and working lives. * Osman Tatrokov, Senior Student Ambassador, University of Roehampton Law School *An innovative, genuine, and thought-provoking text. * Dr Alicja Syska, Learning Development Advisor, University of Plymouth *I think it would be a useful guide for every student, major, year of study! * Iris Patra, Business student at The American College of Greece *For students coming from an educational background that emphasises consuming knowledge, this book is a long-awaited antidote that provides a very structured and guided approach to developing more complex learning styles. * Dr Simon Snowden, University of Liverpool *Table of ContentsPart 1: What is a critical thinker and why become one? 1: Why go to university? 2: What is critical thinking? 3: How to become a critical thinkerPart 2: Understanding the three aims of critical thinking 4: Quality of argument 5: Strength of evidence 6: Clarity of communicationPart 3: Mastering the five tools of critical thinking 7: Writing 8: Reading 9: Listening 10: Speaking 11: Thinking
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Oxford University Press The Pocket Guide for Students Navigating Your
Book SynopsisGet the most out of your time at university with this essential guide to preparing for the experience you want.This practically-focused text will support your transition to higher education, whatever your background, and however you plan to steer your journey. Packed full of advice, tips, and guidance, this is the only book to cover in one place the full range of issues you need to consider. It will help you understand how a degree programme works, know when and where to seek help, recognize the importance of mental wellbeing, stay safe online, and know how to negotiate the non-academic aspects of your degree. The author''s lively, friendly, and reassuring writing style has been widely praised and is complemented by light-hearted yet valuable advice from current and former students. Look no further for a supportive, inclusive, and insightful guide to university life.Digital Formats and ResourcesThe Pocket Guide for Students is available for students and institutions to purchase in a vaTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: The difference between university and pre-university 3: Finance 4: How a degree actually works 5: The first week: induction/freshers' week 6: Study 7: Accessing university support and looking after your mental health 8: Juggling the personal and professional sides of your life 9: Housing and housemates 10: Relationships and boundaries 11: Socialising and staying safe 12: Social media, safety, and digital security 13: Accessing support: an overview of support when you need it most
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Oxford University Press, Canada Making Sense in the Social Sciences
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Making Sense series, this seventh edition of Making Sense in the Social Sciences is an indispensable guide for students in any area of the discipline. Maintaining the signature straightforward style of the series, this book offers up-to-date, detailed information on proper documentation guidelines, essay and report writing, different methods of qualitative and quantitative research, ethical research, and more.Table of ContentsPreface A Note to the Students 1: Writing and Thinking 2: Designing a Project 3: Theorizing about a Project 4: Using Quantitative Data 5: Using Qualitative Data 6: Exercising Judgement and Good Ethics 7: Arguing and Writing with Style 8: Planning and Organizing an Essay or Report 9: Writing an Essay, Proposal, or Exam 10: Documentation 11: Presenting Your Work 12: Common Errors in Grammar and Usage 13: Punctuation 14: Misused Words and Phrases Glossary I: Social Science Glossary II: Grammar References Index List of Other Titles in Series
£35.99
OUP Oxford Exam Skills for Law Students
Focusing on the processes involved in taking law exams, this book demonstrates how students can do justice to themselves by adopting the techniques employed by successful examinees. Suggestions are made as to the ways in which materials can be manipulated and legal arguments marshalled; and methods are identified by which both essay and, more especially, problem questions can be approached.
£34.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking is the essential guide for everyone who needs to communicate in clear and effective English, both written and spoken. John Seely looks at the key factors to consider in tailoring your material so that you get your message across, such as understanding the demands of particular audiences, subjects, and situations. Clearly organized, the book is arranged in four sections:A Communicating in everyday life - covers a wide range of communications including writing emails to giving presentations and preparing reports.B Getting your message across - focuses on important factors such as the audience, the subject, time, and purpose.C Communication tools - offers advice on grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation to ensure that communication is accurate as well as appropriate. D The process of writing - looks at what''s involved in writing longer pieces, including planning and drafting, research, summaries, editing, and presentation.Full of practical guidance, this book also includes helpful ''You Try'' sections and ''guidelines'' to practise and reinforce what you''ve learnt. The answers to the exercises in the ''You Try'' sections can be found at the back of the book. This is the most comprehensive guide to using English for effective communication available; it covers an unrivalled range of situations and requirements, making it ideal for use at work, at school and university, or at home.Trade ReviewHandy for keeping on one's desk, the Guide would provide instant answers to questions about how to write and speak effectively * Penny Dade, Reference Reviews *I am sure this book really helped me not to have a heart attack when speaking publicly. * Michele Clarke, Editing Matters (SfEP) *Table of ContentsHOW TO USE THIS BOOK; COMMUNICATING IN EVERYDAY LIFE; GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS; COMMUNICATION TOOLS; THE PROCESS OF WRITING; 'YOU TRY' ANSWERS; GLOSSARY; INDEX; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
£15.29
Oxford University Press How to Study as a Mathematics Major
Book SynopsisEvery year, thousands of students in the USA declare mathematics as their major. Many are extremely intelligent and hardworking. However, even the best will encounter challenges, because upper-level mathematics involves not only independent study and learning from lectures, but also a fundamental shift from calculation to proof. This shift is demanding but it need not be mysterious -- research has revealed many insights into the mathematical thinking required, and this book translates these into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying as a mathematics major, from tackling abstract intellectual challenges to interacting with professors and making good use of study time. Part 1 discusses the nature of upper-level mathematics, and explains how students can adapt and extend their existing skills in order to develop good understanding. Part 2 covers study skills as these relate to mathematics, and suggests practical approaches to learning effectively while enjoying undergraduate life.As the first mathematics-specific study guide, this friendly, practical text is essential reading for any mathematics major.Trade ReviewI wish I had a book like this 20 years ago. It would have helped me manage my time and learn a lot more than I did at that age! * Magdalena D Toda, Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University *Great advice for students who want to study math. Actually, good advice for all students. And, good advice for adults and professionals too. Alcock's straightforward writing style and practical tips make the tallest mountains seem climbable with small steps. * Matthew Leingang, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University *Making the transition from school-level to university-level mathematics is hard, in terms of the complexity of the subject matter, the rigour of thought, and the need to be able to study much more independently. This excellent and wide-ranging book engages with all these issues and more, giving a very helpful insight into what is coming for beginning undergraduates in mathematics or mathematics-related disciplines. I just wish this book had been available in my day! * Geoff Tennant, Institute of Education, University of Reading, UK *Table of ContentsPART 1: MATHEMATICS; PART 2: STUDY SKILLS
£31.33
Oxford University Press How to Study for a Mathematics Degree
Book SynopsisThis no-nonsense book translates mathematics education research-based insights into practical advice for a student audience. It covers every aspect of studying for a mathematics degree, from the most abstract intellectual challenges to the everyday business of interacting with lecturers and making good use of study time.Trade Reviewone of the best books that a budding mathematician could read before going to university ... they will have a distinct advantage over those who don't bother to read it ... it is a very good and enjoyable read * Graham Storr, The Mathematical Gazette *Alcock's work will definitely join my list of recommended books for maths undergraduates during their first year. * Noel-Ann Bradshaw, Times Higher Education *I would recommend this book to all students who are starting their studies of Mathematics as a major, but also those who are still in school and thinking about their choice of university subjects. It is a small, useful book. * Zuzana Hucki, London Mathematical Society *I do recommend this book - it is an excellent source of information and advice for new and existing students about what to expect from a typical mathematics degree, and how and why they should be prepared. * Ken P. O'Neill AMIMA, Mathematics Today *I suspect anyone reviewing this book will say they wished it had been available back in their day (indeed, the two quotes on the cover of my copy do exactly that). I, however, will go slightly further and say that not only do I wish this book had been available ten years ago, I also wish I would have had the sense to read it. The time between finishing school and starting university is short, and in all the excitement of buying your own kettle and secretly thinking how much you'll miss your old bedroom, it's easy to forget the main reason you're going. Reading one maths book won't ruin your whole summer (I hope!), and How to Study for a Mathematics Degree is a fairly short and rather enjoyable read which could give you a head-start in university life that pays off for years to come. * Michael Wallace, Significance *I wish I had a book like this 20 years ago. It would have helped me manage my time and learn a lot more than I did at that age! * Dr Magdalena D. Toda, Director of Undergraduate Studies Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University, USA *This is an excellent book, which will be of great value to any sixth-former intending to embark on a mathematics-related university course, as well as to undergraduates already doing so. I cannot imagine a better book than this one for helping students to bridge the school-university gap. It would make an excellent gift for anyone thinking of studying mathematics at university and it belongs on every university reading list and in every school and university library. * Colin Foster, July Mathematical Gazette *Making the transition from school-level to University-level mathematics is hard, in terms of the complexity of the subject matter, the rigour of thought, and the need to be able to study much more independently. This excellent and wide-ranging book engages with all these issues and more, giving a very helpful insight into what is coming for beginning undergraduates in mathematics or mathematics-related disciplines. I just wish this book had been available in my day! * Dr Geoff Tennant, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of Reading, UK *Great advice for students who want to study math. Actually, good advice for all students. And, good advice for adults and professionals too. Alcock's straightforward writing style and practical tips make the tallest mountains seem climbable with small steps. * Matthew Leingang, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University *Table of ContentsPART 1: MATHEMATICS; PART 2: STUDY SKILLS
£21.49
Oxford University Press Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical
Book SynopsisHow do you approach an essay or discussion question? How do you review what claims others have made and offer counter-claims? And how do you weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of your own argument before putting together a persuasive conclusion?This accessible book takes you step by step through the art of argument, from thinking about what to write and how you might write it, to how you may strengthen your claims, and how to come to a strong conclusion. Engagingly written and featuring useful summaries at the end of each chapter, this new book offers easily transferable practical advice on assessing the arguments of others and putting forward effective arguments of your own. The book''s strength lies in its clear guidance and the use of real-life arguments - both contemporary and historical - and real-life essay questions from a variety of disciplines across the humanities and social sciences. These interesting, relevant, and often entertaining, examples are used not to illustrate, but to make essential points about what can be learnt, what techniques can be borrowed, and what pitfalls to avoid in the area of analytical thinking and writing. The Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking is sure to improve the written work of any student required to demonstrate the key skills of critical writing and thinking. It is equally as valuable for professionals needing these skills (e.g. journalists, lawyers, researchers, politicians) as well as for anyone who has a case to put forward and would like to do so convincingly.Trade Reviewbrilliantly informative [...] I know of no other book that so clearly sets out the best ways in which to structure an argument, whether by way of a speech, an essay or even a book. * Network Review *From how to approach an argument, to creating counter-claims and perfecting persuasive conclusions, author Colin Swatridge has the answers. * Lynn News *Table of Contents1. What do you do when you argue a case? ; 2. How will you make yourself clear? ; 3. What case have others made? ; 4. What do you make of these arguments? ; 5. How will you support your case ; 6. How much can you be sure about? ; 7. How much is a matter of belief? ; 8. Are you oversimplifying the issue? ; 9. Does your argument hang together? ; 10. How will you lay out your case? ; A Summary of Recommendations for Effective Argument Made in This Book ; Exemplar Arguments ; Responses to Questions ; Index
£13.49
Oxford University Press Developing Employability for Business
Book SynopsisEmployability is central to all university study; in an increasingly competitive graduate job market students enter Higher Education with their eyes already fixed on securing a job - their final destination. Written specifically for students, Developing Employability is an outstanding guide to the skills involved in job-hunting and entering the workplace. Straightforward, practical, and accessible, it allows students to develop, experience, and refine the techniques that will help them stand out from the crowd as they look forward to their future careers.Students are encouraged to engage and progress through the book; reflecting on their own skills and opportunities, and building up a wealth of practical expertise as they prepare to embark on the world of graduate employment for the first time. Developing Employability is not merely focused on students finding a job, but succeeding at work and moving on in their careers.A ''project'' woven throughout the book invites students to particTrade Review'This book surpasses all others currently on the market.' * David Dowdeswell-Allaway, UEA *'This book stands out with its focus on both the nature of employability as well as supporting the reader through the journey of self discovery and presenting that discovery to employers.' * John Watkins, Coventry University London Campus *Table of ContentsSECTION ONE: IDENTIFYING AND BUILDING EMPLOYABILITY ASSETS; SECTION TWO: DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY ASSETS; SECTION THREE: INTO WORK
£43.69
Pearson Education (US) Active Reading Skills
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART ONE: COLLEGE READING SKILLS Chapter 1: READING COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS: AN ACTIVE APPROACH Keys to Academic Success Control External Distractions Increase Your Attention Span Read and Learn Actively Preview Before Reading How to Preview Demonstration of Previewing Making Predictions Use Guide Questions Textbook Reading Skills Textbook Learning Aids The SQ3R Reading/Study Method Learning/Recall Strategies An Introduction to Critical Thinking The Textbook Challenge: Reading in Communication/Speech Disciplines: Kinesics Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Diversity in U.S. Families (Textbook Excerpt) Chapter 2: STRENGTHENING YOUR VOCABULARY What is Context? Types of Context Clues Definition Clues Synonym Clues Example Clues Contrast Clues Inference Clues What Are Word Parts? Prefixes Roots Suffixes Thinking Critically About Vocabulary Textbook Challenge: Reading in Science Disciplines: What Causes Extinction? Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Greenwashing Chapter 3: IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING MAIN IDEAS Why Are Main Ideas Important? Distinguishing Between General and Specific Ideas Locating the Topic Locating the Main Idea Tips for Finding the Main Idea Tips for Locating the Topic Sentence Locating the Central Thought Thinking Critically About Main Ideas Textbook Challenge: Reading in Business Disciplines: Guerrilla Marketing Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Stop Asking Me My Major Chapter 4: EXAMINING DETAILS AND TRANSITIONS Why Are Supporting Details Important? UsingTransitions Thinking Critically About: Details Textbook Challenge: Reading in Career Fields: Fear of Crime Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Talking A Stranger Through the Night Chapter 5: WORKING WITH IMPLIED MAIN IDEAS What Does Implied Mean? Distinguishing Between General and Specific Ideas Identifying Implied Main Ideas in Paragraphs Finding Implied Main Ideas in Visuals Thinking Critically About: Details Textbook Challenge: Reading in the Social Sciences: Who Should Live and Who Should Die? The Dilemma of Rationing Medical Care Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Friendship for Guys (No Tears!) Chapter 6: ORGANIZING INFORMATION Why Keep Track of Information? Highlighting and Marking Highlighting Effectively Marking to Record Ideas Outlining Mapping Summarizing Good Reasons to Keep Track Of Information Thinking Critically About: Keeping Track of Information Textbook Challenge: Reading in Health Fields: Gender Differences and Health Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Employee Speech in the Digital Age Chapter 7: EXAMINING BASIC PATTERNS OR ORGANIZATION What Are Patterns of Organization? Example Definition Combining Definition and Example Chronological Order and Process ListingCombining Patterns of Organization Thinking Critically About the Example Pattern Textbook Challenge: Reading Literature: What is Fiction? (includes a short short , "A Gentleman's C" by Padgett Powell) Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Animals at Play (Textbook Excerpt) Chapter 8: EXAMINING COMPARISON/CONTRAST AND CAUSE/EFFECT PATTERNS Comparison/Contrast Patterns Comparison Contrast Using Both Comparison and Contrast Cause and Effect Patterns Other Useful Patterns Classification Statement and Clarification Summary Addition Spatial Order Thinking Critically About Comparison/Contrast and Cause/Effect Textbook Challenge: Reading History: Whether to Vote: A Citizen's First Choice Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Global Warming PART TWO: CRITICAL READING SKILLS Chapter 9: MAKING INFERENCES AND ANALYZING THE AUTHOR’S PURPOSE What Is Inference? How to Make Inferences Making Inferences about Graphics Understanding Author’s Purpose Considering Style and Intended Audience Analyzing Language: Denotation and Connotation Critical Thinking Challenge: Reading Blogs: Green Exercise Better Than Just Plain Exercise Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Boots on the Ground: A Day in the Life of a Border Sheriff Chapter 10: DISTINGUISHING FACT FROM OPINIONIs It Fact or Opinion? Fact Opinion Judgment Words Mixing Fact and Opinion Evaluating Fact and Opinion Recognizing Informed Opinion The Critical Thinking Challenge: Reading Newspapers: College Apologizes After Instructor Says Spanish Can't Be Spoken in Class Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Therapy Dogs Chapter 11: ANALYZING TONE AND BIAS RecognizingTone Tone and Connotative Meanings Identifying Tone Tone: The Relationship Between the Writer and Reader Understanding Irony and Sarcasm Analyzing Bias What is Bias? How to Detect Bias The Critical Thinking Challenge: Reading Magazine Articles: Fear Itself Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Love on the Internet and Video Dating (Textbook Excerpt) Chapter 12: READING ARGUMENTS What is an Argument? Parts of an Argument The Issue The Claim The Support Questions for EvaluatingArguments Is the Evidence Relevant? Is the Evidence Sufficient? Does the Author Use Emotional Appeals and Are They Used Unfairly? Errors in Logical Reasoning Circular Reasoning Hasty Generalization Non Sequitur False Cause Either-Or Fallacy Arguments in Academic Writing The Critical Thinking Challenge: Reading Editorials: Our View on Your Health: What Can Be Done to Shake America's Salt Habit? Chapter Summary Self-Test Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Mastery Test 1 Mastery Test 2 Mastery Test 3: Don’t Panic PART THREE: STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE Appendix A: Exit Exams and Comptency Tests Appendix B: Evaluating Internet Sources
£143.99
Pearson Education Critical Thinking Consider the Verdict
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Excellent: explanations are very clear; end of section exercises reinforce the material in the text very effectively; diagrams and inset examples are also helpful” —Victoria Rogers, Indiana University- Perdue University Indianapolis “I really liked the way Waller uses a court of law to organize this text.” —Eli Kanon, University of North Florida “I have been using Waller's book (4th and 5th editions) for years and I find it is an excellent way to introduce critical thinking to students and to show the importance of it in daily life. I especially like how he reasons out in words truth table reasoning rather than simply teaching it as a plug and chug methods.” —Jean Miller, Virginia Tech “I like the pedagogy of the book. Having used it in the past, it worked quite well.” —Glenn Sanford, Sam Houston State University “The first half of the text focuses on how to recognize and construct a good argument, while the second half of the text deals with how to recognize and avoid bad arguments." —Chris Clayton, Portland Community CollegeTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 A Few Important Terms Chapter 3 Ad Hominem Arguments Chapter 4 The Second Deadly Fallacy: The Strawman Fallacy Chapter 5 What’s the Question? Chapter 6 Relevant and Irrelevant Reasons Chapter 7 Analyzing Arguments Chapter 8 The Burden of Proof Chapter 9 Language and its Pitfalls Chapter 10 Appeal to Authority Cumulative Exercises One (Chapters 1 through 10) Chapter 11 Arguments by Analogy Chapter 12 Some Distinctive Arguments and Potential Pitfalls: Slippery Slope, Dilemma, and Golden Mean Arguments Chapter 13 Begging the Question Cumulative Exercises Two (Chapters 1 through 13) Chapter 14 Necessary and Sufficient Conditions Chapter 15 Scientific and Causal Reasoning Chapter 16 The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth Cumulative Exercises Three Chapters 1 through 16) Chapter 17 Thinking Critically about Statistics Chapter 18 Symbolic Sentential Logic Chapter 19 Arguments about Classes Key Terms Answers to Selected Exercises
£99.74
Pearson Education (US) Access Code for MyLab Reading Writing Skills
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Pearson Education (US) Pearson Guide to Critical and Creative Thinking
Book SynopsisDr. Robert DiYanni is a professor of humanities at New York University, where he teaches literature, writing, interdisciplinary humanities, and critical/creative thinking. Professor DiYanni holds a B.A. in English from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from The City University of New York. He has lectured and conducted workshops on critical and creative thinking in twenty countries, including Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Mexico, and the US. Among his many books are Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, and Drama; Modern American Poets: Their Voices and Visions; Modern American Prose; Writing about the Humanities; and Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities. This last book formed the basis for a series of lectures given with co-author, Janetta Benton, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Prior to coming to NYU, Dr. DiYanni taught at Queens College CUNY, Pace University, and as a Visiting Professor at HarvaTrade Review"The organization is great. Each chapter adds to the ones that follow and allows the student to build upon what they are learning from one chapter to the next." -Tanya Allred, New Mexico State University at Alamogordo "This style is user friendly. It was easy to read and was not too technical or difficult to understand ... The content is relevant, accurate and solid" - Laura Earner, Saint xavier University "The author does make good use of concrete examples. Students taking such a course likely have a variety of backgrounds and major areas of interest. This text takes that into account with examples ranging from photos and drawings to math equations, to poetry." - Carol Davis, California State University, Monterey Bay "I like the tone of the book... the exercises and their mix of self-examination and scholarship. I like the breadth of topics that are included at the end of the book. They take critical thinking into realms students might not have considered before." - Christina Conroy, Morehead State University "One of the best elements of this text is its flexibility. It provides instructors with the ability to market their Critical Thinking courses to different student audiences as well." - Lisa Bellantoni, Albright College "One of the main things that I like about this text is the interaction with the reader. The exercises interspersed through the chapters involve the reader in the text and force them to 'think'." - Cathy Hall, Indiana University NorthwestTable of Contents In This Section: Brief Table of Contents Detailed Table of Contents I) Brief Table of Contents PART ONE - INTRODUCING CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING Chapter 1. Developing Critical Thinking Chapter 2. Developing Creative Thinking PART TWO - CRITICAL THINKING: ANALYSIS Chapter 3. Analyzing Language Chapter 4. Analyzing Images Chapter 5. Thinking, Reading, Writing PART THREE - CRITICAL THINKING: ARGUMENT Chapter 6. Reasoning Well: Sound Thinking Chapter 7. Reasoning Badly: Thinking Fallacies Chapter 8. Analyzing and Constructing Arguments PART FOUR - CREATIVE THINKING: GENERATING IDEAS Chapter 9. Parallel Thinking and Lateral Thinking Chapter 10. Finding Ideas Through Imaginative Thinking Chapter 11. Creative Whacks and Thinkertoys PART FIVE - CREATIVE THINKING: APPLICATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS Chapter 12. Thinking about Design Chapter 13. Thinking about Innovation Chapter 14. Thinking about Technology and Information II) Detailed Table of Contents PART ONE - INTRODUCING CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING Chapter 1. Developing Critical Thinking Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions What is Critical Thinking? Habits of Mind Overcoming Obstacles to Thinking A Model for Critical Thinking Thinking about Thinking: How We Know What We Know Focus on Perception: Perception and Knowledge Being Wrong Intuitions and Rationalizations The Pleasures and Benefits of Error The Perspective of Philosophy Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 2. Developing Creative Thinking Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions What is Creative Thinking? Seeking Alternatives and Possibilities Broadening Perception Reversing Relationships Cross-Fertilization Shifting Attention Denying the Negative, Pursuing the Possible The Eight Commandments of Ideation SCAMPER The Creative Habit Developing Creative Confidence Idea Killers and Idea Growers Creative Questioning Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources PART TWO - CRITICAL THINKING: ANALYSIS Chapter 3. Analyzing Language Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions Language Saturation Words The Prevalence of Metaphor Language and Thought Reports, Inferences, and Judgments Language and Critical Analysis An Approach to Analysis Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 4. Analyzing Images Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions The Prevalence and Power of Images Image, Icon, Symbol, Sign The Vocabulary of Comics Images with Words: Analyzing an Advertisement Observations and Analysis: Allen Edmonds Shoe Ad Images, Ideas and Emotion Comparing Representational and Abstract Images A Graphic Novel: Shaun Tan's The Arrival Two Powerful Images Moving Images: The Power of Movies The Attraction of Movies Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 5. Thinking, Reading, Writing Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions Why Read? The Pleasures of Reading Kinds of Reading Why Write? The Pleasures of Writing Kinds of Writing Active Reading The Interpretive Impulse An Approach to Reading and Writing Summarizing and Paraphrasing Evaluation—Judging and Considering Values Writing to Evaluate a Text The Value of Reading Digital Reading Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources PART THREE - CRITICAL THINKING: ARGUMENT Chapter 6. Reasoning Well: Sound Thinking Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions The Pervasiveness of Argument What is an Argument? Argument Basics: Claims, Evidence, Assumptions Argument and Implications Going Further Into Evidence: Claims, Warrants, Backing Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Syllogisms and Argument Argument and Authority Argument and Analogy Argument and Causality Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 7. Reasoning Badly: Thinking Fallacies Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions How Thinking Goes Wrong Fallacies—Errors in Reasoning Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 8. Analyzing and Constructing Arguments Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions Analyzing Arguments Logic and Rhetoric Logos, Ethos, Pathos Argument and Eloquence—“Letter from Birmingham Jail” Constructing Arguments Guidelines for Constructing an Argument Argument and the Classical Oration Rogerian Argument Cultural Relativism Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources PART FOUR - CREATIVE THINKING: GENERATING IDEAS Chapter 9. Parallel Thinking and Lateral Thinking Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions Thinking Tools Six Thinking Hats Lateral Thinking Concepts Essences Concepts as Cognitive Tools Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 10. Finding Ideas Through Imaginative Thinking Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions The Priority of Imagination Imagination First: Unlocking Possibility Why Imagination? Imagination, Creativity, Innovation Capacities for Imaginative Thinking Raising Your Imagination Quotient The Limits of Imagination What is an Idea? Why Ideas are Important How to Get Ideas Creation and Destruction Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 11. Creative Whacks and Thinkertoys Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions Creative Whacks Explorer, Artist, Judge, Warrior Thinkertoys Using Paradox Combining Things Thinking the Unthinkable Walt Disney—Dreamer, Realist, Critic Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources PART FIVE - CREATIVE THINKING: APPLICATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS Chapter 12. Thinking about Design Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions What We Talk About When We Talk About Design Design and Everyday Life The Design of Processes Good and Bad Design Levels of Design Design and Human Behavior Designing for Error Paradoxes of Design Principles of Design Design Constraints and Compromises Anti-Design Design Thinking Design, Art, and Society Design and Truth Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 13. Thinking about Innovation Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions What is Innovation? Principles of Innovation Conditions of Innovation Innovation and Resonance Innovation Myths and Innovation Drivers Inadvertent Discoveries Achieving Insights Group and Solo Innovation Where Good Ideas Come From Creating Innovators Zig-Zag Innovation Social Innovation What Thwarts Innovation? Balancing Innovation Factors Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources Chapter 14. Thinking about Technology and Information Learning Goals Chapter Overview Focusing Questions The Power and Promise of Technology The Internet and Responsibility Into the Electronic Millennium Technology Education Technopoly Technology and Ethics Social Networking Does Facebook Reduce Life to a Data Base? The Implications of Artificial Intelligence Technology and Our Brains Digital Citizenship Technology and Information The River of Knowledge The Trustworthiness of Information Big Data Information, Privacy, and Political Control Information, Meaning, and Knowledge Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources
£118.51
The University of Chicago Press Writing Science in Plain English
Book SynopsisBad writing is bad for science. The problem is so significant that clear writing has become a legal requirement for federal agencies, thanks to the Plain Writing Act of 2010, which requires that writing be accessible, consistent, written in plain language, and easy to understand. This book shows how to produce such clear, concise scientific prose.Trade Review"This is the best book of this sort I have read. Anne E. Greene practices what she preaches, writing clearly for a general scientific audience. She comes across as both highly knowledgeable and accessible. Greene makes achieving clarity look simple, and I found myself marveling at her wizardry. Readers will find the text empowering." -Gina Maranto, University of Miami"
£14.00
The University of Chicago Press A Students Guide to Law School
Book SynopsisLaw school can be a joyous, soul-transforming challenge that leads to a rewarding career. As a recent graduate and an appellate lawyer, the author knows how high the stakes are - he's been there, and he graduated first in his class. In this book, he shares critical insights about how to make a law school journey successful.Trade Review"A Student's Guide to Law School eloquently captures the journey of the novice to the professional by focusing on how to immerse oneself in the culture of law. Andrew B. Ayers aptly delves into approaches to class work and studying for examinations without losing sight of the larger goal of becoming a practice-ready and ethical professional-a connoisseur of the law." (Catherine L. Carpenter, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles)"
£18.00
University of Chicago Press Learning in Depth A Simple Innovation That Can
Book SynopsisReal education, the author explains, consists of both general knowledge and detailed understanding. He outlines an ambitious yet practical plan to incorporate deep knowledge into basic education.Trade Review"Learning in Depth outlines a bold and stimulating curricular innovation designed to improve the quality of schooling from kindergarten through high school. The book's key idea is certainly worthy of serious debate and continued experimentation. For that reason alone, I commend its suggestive proposal to the attention of thoughtful educators everywhere." - Philip W. Jackson, University of Chicago"
£22.00
The University of Chicago Press How to Succeed in College While Really Trying
Book SynopsisAfter years of preparation and anticipation, many students arrive at college without any real knowledge of the ins and outs of college life. Written by an award-winning teacher, this title provides much-needed help to students, offering practical tips and specific study strategies that can equip them to excel in their new environment.Trade Review"How to Succeed in College is the best book I have ever read about the student experience and how to navigate academic life in any college or university. Jon B. Gould is a professor who cares deeply about student success, understands the student/teacher relationship, and has a terrific sense of humor. If we could some-how get every high school senior and college freshman, guidance counselor, and parent in the country to read this book, our college students would make the most out of their education, one of the most important investments they will ever make." -Susan Herbst, president, University of Connecticut"
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The University of Chicago Press How to Succeed in College While Really Trying
Book SynopsisAfter years of preparation and anticipation, many students arrive at college without any real knowledge of the ins and outs of college life. Written by an award-winning teacher, this title provides much-needed help to students, offering practical tips and specific study strategies that will equip them to excel in their new environment.Trade Review"How to Succeed in College is the best book I have ever read about the student experience and how to navigate academic life in any college or university. Jon B. Gould is a professor who cares deeply about student success, understands the student/teacher relationship, and has a terrific sense of humor. If we could somehow get every high school senior and college freshman, guidance counselor, and parent in the country to read this book, our college students would make the most out of their education, one of the most important investments they will ever make." -Susan Herbst, president, University of Connecticut"
£14.00
The University of Chicago Press How to Write a BA Thesis Second Edition A
Book SynopsisIn offering helpful tips and advice on matters ranging from library research and proper citations to document version control and managing what’s on your computer screen as a deadline looms, Charles Lipson has written an invaluable comprehensive guide for students and faculty alike.
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The University of Chicago Press How to Study Suggestions for HighSchool and
Book SynopsisA complete guide for successful studying, How to Study is concise, practical, time-tested and free of gimmicks. Designed originally for freshmen at the University of Chicago, this book has helped students improve their skills in learning. It offers a plan of action filled with techniques, strategies, exercises and advice for mastering rather than just memorising material; learning the secrets of mental preparation before tackling difficult assignments or exams; strengthening skills for better reading, note taking, and listening; and improving use of time in the classroom and the library and at home Thoroughly revised and updated, this text should help any motivated and capable student work smarter, not just harder, from high school through college.
£13.00
The University of Chicago Press A Manual for Writers of Research Papers Theses
Book SynopsisNew edition of a classic reference work recognizes recent developments in information literacy--including finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital sources--and the evolving use of software for citation management, graphics, and paper format and submission, while continuing to reflect best practices for research and writing.
£29.45
The University of Chicago Press Students Guide to Writing College Papers Fifth
Book SynopsisFor beginning writers and researchers, this guide introduces students to the art of formulating an effective argument, conducting high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an engaging class paper.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Studying Arts and Humanities Macmillan Study
Book SynopsisABIGAIL MATTHEWMAN has a Master's in Philosophy from the University of Leeds where she provided study, writing and employability skills support to students in the Faculty of Arts. She also has experience teaching Philosophy and Medical Ethics and now manages the Centre for Humanities and Health at King's College London.CATHERINE BATES has a PhD in English literature from the University of Leeds, UK, where she taught English literature and provided individual and group study skills support. She has published articles on Canadian literature, responsive reading, rubbish and archives. She is now a Teaching Fellow in English at Keele University.
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Bloomsbury USA 3pl Key Concepts in Creative Writing Palgrave Key
Book SynopsisMATTHEW MORRISONis Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, University of Westminster. UK.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Mature Students Handbook 47 Macmillan Study
Book SynopsisLUCINDA BECKER is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading within Arts and Humanities. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook, 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Information Skills Finding and Using the Right Resources Palgrave Study Skills
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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