Study and learning skills: general Books
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Key Concepts in Drama and Performance
Book SynopsisKENNETH PICKERING is a founder/director of the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education in London and was Professor of Theatre and Visiting Scholar in Communications Arts at Gonzaga University, Washington State, USA. Kenneth is also the author of Studying Modern Drama and Theatre Studies.
£34.11
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) The Mature Students Guide to Writing
Book SynopsisJEAN ROSE specialises in teaching mature students. She is an associate lecturer with The Open University, UK, and a freelance writer. She also contributes occasional columns on writing skills to various magazines. At Exeter University, she wrote her PhD thesis on the poet Geoffrey Hill and won the university's poetry prize.Trade ReviewReviews for the second edition: 'I thoroughly enjoyed the author's style of writing. She combines a firm and clear sense of how things should be done with some light touches of humour. The tone is approachable and supportive and I feel that this is one of the best selling points for the book. The combination of occasional short, decisive sentences adds to the tone of authority within the work.' - Lucinda Becker, University of Reading, UK 'Having taught mature - return-to-study - students and participated in research into mature students' experiences of nurse education, I realize only too well their insecurities over writing coursework assignments. This book is aimed at all such students... a very useful study guide...' - Christine Webb, Journal of Advanced NursingTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Who is This Book For? How to Use This Book If You Think You May Be Dyslexic... PART I: THE BIG PICTURE Taking Notes Writing an Essay Quoting and Referencing PART II: WRITING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES Style Summaries Letters and Emails Creative Writing Reports Articles Oral Presentations Exam Essays The Proposal For Your Undergraduate Dissertation PART III: THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF GOOD WRITING Verbs and Other Parts of Speech Writing Clear Sentences Punctuation Getting Conversation on Paper PART IV: MOVING ON Your CV Letters and Statements for Job Applications Appendix 1: Spelling Strategies Appendix 2: Common Confusions Answers Bibliography Index.
£27.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Time Management Pocket Study Skills
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide provides students with practical advice and suggestions for successfully managing all aspects of their time while studying, from prioritising tasks to planning for individual assignments, group tasks and exams. Activities and self-assessments help students to identify how they learn best so that they can develop time management strategies that work for them.Concise yet effective, this is an essential resource for any student looking to improve their time management skills. Ideal for self-study, it contains a section on troubleshooting for those looking for a quick-fix solution.Trade Review'Project manage your course! This wonderful little book offers wise advice and hundreds of simple tips to make study fit into your life and still be productive.' - Michael Webber, University of Melbourne, Australia 'Need more than 24 hours a day to do everything you need to? Time Management provides stressed-out students, faculty or staff with practical methods for effectively using time to accomplish vital tasks, while maintaining some semblance of a sane life. Anyone who needs help with time management should buy and read this book because 24 hours a day is rarely enough time.' - Todd Campbell, North Georgia College & State University, USA 'This book is a must have for any student attending university. It is easy to read, has funny illustrations that add to the message and great suggestions to try. Put this resource on your 'to do' list to buy before beginning that first semester!' - Kristi Frisbee, Pittsburg State University, USA 'Clear, concise and well written using plenty of examples and practical tips... they do actually fit in your pocket!' - Victor Glynn, Oxford UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: PLANNING THE TERM / SEMESTER PART II: GETTING IT ALL DONE PART III: TROUBLESHOOTING PART IV: THE BIGGER PICTURE AND WHAT NEXT...? Conclusions.
£9.45
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Exam Skills Handbook Achieving Peak
Book SynopsisStella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.Trade ReviewReviews for the 1st edition: 'I was a last minute crammer and it really helped me with how to maintain a strong attitude in my preparation, managing your demons and performing well on the day. The tips were excellent guides. What I particularly found useful was the page cross referencing system through out the chapters, so rather than reading the book cover to cover you would just access the bits you needed when you needed them. Quick, fast and to the point. It also had very useful guides on what to expect when stressed and how to cope with that. The section on the '5 point plan for peak performance' was my starting point and a life-saver, it got me through my exams. The book delivers what it says on the tin.' - Amazon review 'In no way difficult, this book is useful, relevant and concise. A must for any college or university student, plus an absolute bargain price' - Amazon reviewTable of ContentsIntroduction Where Do I Start? Getting in 'The Zone' 1: Planning For Peak Performance Getting in 'The Zone' 2: Frames Of Mind For Peak Performance Exam Myths and Realities What Are Examiners Looking For? Managing Different Types of Exams Multiple Choice Questions Revision Strategies Memory: Remembering What We Want When We Need It Structured Revision Sessions Managing Stress Getting in 'The Zone' 3: Seeing Success The Exam Multiple Choice Question Exams (MCQs) Managing Different Types of Exams Appendix 1: Alternative Arrangements for Students with Disabilities Appendix 2: Might I Be Dyslexic? Appendix 3: Sources of Help Appendix 4: 5 Point Plan for Peak Performance Appendix 5: Planning Checklists Appendix 6: Tracking Developments in an Area of Research References Index.
£20.89
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Write it Right The Secrets of Effective Writing
Book SynopsisJOHN PECK was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK.MARTIN COYLE is Professor of English at Cardiff University, UK.Trade Review'This is an excellent book. The writers have managed the difficult task of making a rather dry and unexciting topic interesting and approachable... I think Peck and Coyle have found exactly the right tone for a book of this kind.' - Geoffrey Finch, Senior Lecturer in Humanities, Anglia Polytechnic University, UKTable of ContentsAbout This Book The Logic of Effective Writing Applying for a Course, Applying for a Job Writing Correct and Convincing Sentences Punctuating a Sentence: Commas, Colons and Semicolons Avoidable Errors Tricks of the Writer's Trade Essay Writing: Structure Essay Writing: Paragraph Control Make Every Essay an Effective Essay Taking Stock Twenty Questions Glossary Index.
£19.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC University Life Making it Work for You Student to
Book SynopsisLauren Lucien is a Creative Writing with English Literature graduate from Kingston University, UK. She started writing her book in the second year of university, frustrated there wasn't a book that students could relate to.Trade Review'I really enjoyed this book. It was personal and insightful and I could have done with reading it before I came to university. It was clear that it was written by students but that just made it more fun and easygoing.' - Ellie Shipton, first year student at the University of Exeter, UK 'I believe this will be a very helpful guide for any student about to start university life. It covers everything I would have needed help with when I started, and is friendly, easy to follow and full of handy tips. - Jack Oliver, Archaeology student 'I would definitely buy this book as a student. For me, I might actually treat it like a comfort blanket. The author has a very reassuring voice and the advice is good advice!' - Elena Villarreal, International Relations student 'Making 'university life' comprehensible and digestible cannot have been an easy task, yet Lucien tackled the challenge head-on by making her words enjoyable yet informative... At a time when tuition fees could put many students off higher education altogether, reading a book like this will help them make a well-informed decision over the matter, as well as giving them helpful hints on being a student in general.' - The Boar (University of Warwick's Student Newspaper)Table of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgements Introduction How to Use this Book Getting Ready to Go Freshers Halls and Housing Food Study Managing, Making and Saving Money Working Mind and Body Changes What Next? Uni Dictionary Useful Resources Index.
£17.99
Bloomsbury USA 3pl The Postgraduate Research Handbook Succeed with your MA MPhil EdD and PhD 16 Macmillan Research Skills
Book SynopsisGINA WISKER is Head of the Centre of Learning and Teaching at the University of Brighton, UK. In 2005, she was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her work in learning support. She is the author of The Good Supervisor.
£26.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Science Study Skills Pocket Study Skills
Book SynopsisScience is an active discipline, with theemphasis on ''doing'' rather than ''reading'' about it.Written for undergraduate scientists,this handy guideoutlines the skills expected of them. It provides guidance on tackling different types of assignments, in addition tohow to make the most of feedback and prepare for exams.
£9.45
Penguin Books Ltd Teach Your Child How To Think
Book SynopsisHow do you raise children to think creatively for themselves and thrive?Edward de Bono, one of the world leading authorities on creative thinking, shows how parents can raise happy, confident and self-assured children through his simple tips, tricks and exercises that you can do with your child. This book will help your child: - Use positive reinforcement effectively - Unleash their creativity - Make the best life choices - Plan well for the future Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child and through this book you will learn how to give them the best start in life.2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Lateral Thinking (1970) and the 35th anniversary of Six Thinking Hats (1985).Trade ReviewAn inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought. -- Richard Branson
£10.44
MIT Press Ltd How to Write a Thesis
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£16.80
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin NoteTaking Made Easy
Book SynopsisNote-Taking Made Easy makes a thorough and systematic presentation of note-taking, including ways to decide what is worth noting, how to organize notes, and shortcuts in note-taking.
£10.90
Yale University Press The Elements of Learning
Book SynopsisA celebration of the learning process and a guide to becoming a better student. It discusses the qualities needed to get the most out of education, and aspects of the environment - teachers, curriculum, and transitions from school to college - that contribute to effectiveness in learning.
£22.21
St. Martins Press-3PL How to Get Straight As In School and Have Fun at the Same Time Plus How to Read a Book How to Take a Test How to Write a Paper
£10.44
Pearson Education (US) Choices for College Success
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A robust textbook with plenty of details to support class discussions." -- Sara Marchessault, Tallahassee Community College "Overall, I think this is a wonderful book for first year students and students embrace the book as well. The topics and chapters are relevant to today's college students." -- Carolyn D. Sotto, University of Cincinnati "Material is written on a level that is challenging as well as inviting to students." --Eunice Evelyn Walker, Southern Arkansas University "For those who work within a developmental model, this text offers the opportunity to focus on concepts which help develop self-sustaining, independent learners." -- Paul Donaldson, Tulane University (To read the full review provided by NACADA, click here.)Table of ContentsIntroduction: YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! TOPIC 1: TRANSITIONS, BALANCE, AND ORGANIZATION TOPIC 2: CRITICAL THINKING TOPIC 3: PRIORITY MANAGEMENT TOPIC 4: INFORMATION LITERACY TOPIC 5: MOTIVATION AND GOAL ACHIEVING TOPIC 6: LEARNING STYLES TOPIC 7: CLASS TIME LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING TOPIC 8: MEMORY AND STUDYING TOPIC 9: READING TOPIC 10: TEST PREPARATION AND TEST TAKING TOPIC 11: CIVILITY TOPIC 12: TREATING YOURSELF WITH RESPECT TOPIC 13: FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPIC 14: EXPLORATION OF MAJORS AND CAREERS References Glindex
£56.49
Bloomsbury USA 3pl Studying for a Degree In the Humanities and
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£33.24
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Practical Criticism
Book SynopsisAuthor John Peck: John Peck is now retired and was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With Martin Coyle he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan. Author Martin Coyle: Martin Coyle is Professor of English Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With John Peck he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan.
£30.39
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) How to Study a Novel Palgrave Study GuidesLiterature
Book SynopsisJohn Peck is now retired and was formerly Reader in Victorian Literature at Cardiff University, UK. With Martin Coyle he edits the Key Concepts series for Palgrave Macmillan.
£34.11
Open University Press Writing at University A Guide for Students
Book SynopsisWriting at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed. The importance of what you yourself can bring as a writer to your academic writing is stressed throughout the book.The book looks at an array of writing projects, including essays, reports and dissertations, and analyzes what is expected of each form of assignment. The authors provide examples of student writing and reflections on writing by both tutors and students.This edition includes new sections on: Making an argument and persuading your reader Using sources creatively Avoiding plagiarism Writing online Further sources of information about academic writing Writing at University is an essential resource for all college and university students, including postgraduates, who wish to develop thTable of Contents1. You and university writing 2. Getting started 3. Writing for different courses 4. Beginning with the title 5. Reading as part of writing 6. Organizing and shaping your writing 7. Making an argument and persuading your reader 8. Making good use of your sources 9. Putting yourself into your academic writing 10. Putting it together 11. Completing the assignment and preparing for next time 12. Exploring different kinds of writing 13. Learning journals and reflective writing Further reading and some additional sourcesReferencesIndex
£21.84
Open University Press How to be an Effective Supervisor Best Practice
Book SynopsisThis timely new book is based on the precepts of the Quality Assurance Agency's recent Code of Practice for the management of Postgraduate Research Programmes. It presents practical information on the QAA Code of Practice, to serve both as a ready reference source for supervisors and as a manual for research supervisor training. Examples of problems and suggested solutions, reflecting both supervisor and student perspectives, guide supervisors through issues they may face. There are also recommendations for further reading. Key areas the book explores include: Selection and admission of students Supervision arrangements Training in research and generic skills Monitoring and review arrangements Feedback Examination practice Complaints and appeals procedures How to be an Effective Supervisor is essential reading for all postgraduate research supervisors including those involved in supervising Professional Doctorates and Masters degrees, plusTable of ContentsForeword PrefaceAcknowledgements IntroductionInstitutional environment Selection and admission of students Supervision arrangements Monitoring and review arrangements Induction and training in research and generic skills Feedback mechanismsGood examination practiceComplaints and appeals procedures Features of other research degreesFuture directions and conclusions Appendix 1: Training and Accreditation Programme for Postgraduate Supervisors (TAPPS) as a National Accreditation Scheme/Bologna Process/EU CharterAppendix 2: Case studies for supervisor development programmesAppendix 3: Precepts and explanationsReferencesIndex
£25.64
Open University Press Achieving your Professional Doctorate
Book Synopsis"Achieving your Professional Doctorate is a stimulating and very useful book for professional doctorate students, their tutors, researchers and practitioners interested in this form of doctorate and all those with an interest in doctorate education. Nancy-Jane Lee manages to combine a deeply scholarly approach with a highly readable text, setting professional doctorates in their historical context, and seeing the doctoral project from the point of view of the student. She has identified some of the strengths and challenges of professional doctorate study, such as the nature of professional knowledge, the importance of a reflective approach to practitioner research and some of the ethical challenges.Professional doctorate students from all professional backgrounds will find this a useful and reassuring text at whatever stage of their doctorate. I would also suggest that it has a wider audience of doctoral students and that PhD students in professional domains would find conTable of Contents1 Appraising professional doctorates: What, who and why?2 Developing a personal toolkit for professional doctorate study3 The practitioner-researcher: Developing a critical and reflexive approach to professional practice 4 Making the most of research supervision5 The professional toolkit: Leading research in professional practice6 Values and beliefs about professional practice7 Sharing your expertise with other professionals8 Life after the professional doctorate
£23.74
Open University Press Study Skills for Business and Management Students
Book SynopsisThis practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level. It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. The book covers key areas, such as: Learning and teaching methods Study strategies Time management Research methods Assessment activities Exam techniques Job searching And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include: Academic writing Critical and reflective thinking Effective communication Interpersonal skills Project management Research skills Team working Study Skills for Business and Management Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career. An accompanying website www.openuTable of ContentsEditor’s prefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1. IntroductionIntroductionGetting started on your degree programmeWhat do you study on a business or management degree?Subjects NOT covered in this bookTopics covered in this bookSummaryChapter 2. Personal management skills IntroductionIdentifying your skillsBecoming organisedManaging your timeLooking after yourselfManaging your emotionsGaining help and support.SummaryChapter 3. Different approaches to becoming a success in the workplace IntroductionOverview of theories of learningBecoming a reflective learnerMaking the most of different learning opportunitiesDeveloping your portfolioSummaryChapter 4. Studying at universityIntroductionTutor-centred and student-centred approaches to teaching and learningMaking the most of lectures Contributing to seminarsUsing e-learningGetting the most out of tutorialsIndependent StudyExperiential LearningWorking on case studies Inquiry-based learning (IBL)Action learningLearning and developing using a learning journalSummaryChapter 5. Finding and using business and management informationIntroductionThe production and dissemination of knowledgeSearching and finding business and management informationIdentifying and selecting relevant informationAcademic reading skillsReferences and referencingSummaryChapter 6. AssessmentIntroductionExaminations Online assessment activitiesAssignments – essays or reports or case studiesPostersPresentationsOral exams or viva voce examinationsPortfolioLearning journalsPlagiarism and other forms of cheatingChapter 7. Planning and carrying out your project, dissertation or independent studyIntroductionProject managementGetting the most out of supervision sessionsWorking with public or private sector organisationsGetting started and identifying your topicWriting your research proposalIdentifying your research approachResearch methodologies and methodsWriting up.SummaryChapter 8. Working in GroupsIntroductionReasons for using group workEffective student groupsOrganising and getting the most out of meetingsWorking in diverse groupsVirtual groupsCommon problems in group workManaging the emotional aspects of group workSummaryChapter 9. Professional experience and study abroadIntroductionProfessional experienceStudy abroad Assessing the professional experience or study abroad experiencesSummaryChapter 10. Where do I go from here?” IntroductionGaining EmploymentWhat do you want to do next?Searching for employment opportunitiesDeveloping your career as a reflective managerKeeping in touch- professional networksFurther studySummary
£18.04
Open University Press Teaching to Avoid Plagiarism How to Promote Good
Book SynopsisPlagiarism is a serious problem in higher education, and one that the majority of university teachers have encountered. This book provides the skills and resources that university teachers and learning and development support staff need in order to tackle it. As a complex issue that requires thoughtful and sensitive handling, plagiarism simply cannot be addressed by warnings; detection software and punishment alone. Teaching to Avoid Plagiarism focuses on prevention rather than punishment and promotes a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to dealing with the issue. Topics covered in this book include: The causes of plagiarism How universities currently deal with plagiarism How teachers can support students in effective source use The role of technology Issues for second language writers and international students Drawing on her teaching experience as well as her academic research, Diane Pecorari offers a uniqueTable of ContentsIntroductionPart One: Understanding PlagiarismChapter 1: What is plagiarism?Chapter 2: Why does plagiarism happen?Chapter 3: How do we manage plagiarism?Part Two: Managaing PlagiarismChapter 4: What do writers need to know to avoid plagiarism?Chapter 5: How can teachers support student learning about source use?Chapter 6: What support can institutions offer?Part Three: Contextualising PlagiarismChapter 7: International students and second-language writersChapter 8: Differences across academic subjectsChapter 9: Diversity and change Chapter 10: Plagiarism in a broader contextAppendix A: Training teachers in a good source-use pedagogyAppendix B: Case StudiesAppendix C: Sources of examples
£30.39
Cengage Learning, Inc On Course
Book SynopsisON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE, 9th Edition, empowers students to take charge of their academic and lifelong success. Through short articles and guided journal entries, Skip Downing and new co-author Jonathan Brennan encourage students to explore and develop eight non-cognitive qualities that help them make wise choices and create success, such as personal responsibility and emotional intelligence. The unique CORE Learning Process guides students to employ study strategies, and a MindTap-exclusive "Toolbox for Active Learners" helps students identify and implement effective study skills. New for 2021: Empower your students to connect the dots between what they're learning now and their current or future careers with How Transferable Are Your Skills? a new MindTap activity that challenges students to identify how personal and academic experiences can help them become career-ready.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Travel with Me. 1. GETTING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS. College Smart-Start Guide. What to Do Before the End of Your First Week in College. Get Familiar. Get Organized. Get Serious. Money Matters. Managing Money: The Big Picture. Increase Money Flowing In. Decrease Money Flowing Out. Tech Tips: MONEY. Understanding the Culture of Higher Education. The Surface Culture of Higher Education. One Dozen College Customs. Write a Great Life. Journal Entry 1: Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators. Eight Key Expectations. A Dozen Differences Between High School and College Culture. Journal Entry 2: Understanding Yourself. What Does Success Mean to You? Ingredients of Success. Assess Your Soft Skills for College Success. Forks in the Road. A Few Words of Encouragement. Journal Entry 3: One Student���s Story Jalayna Onaga. Soft Skills at Work. 2. ACCEPTING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. Case Study in Critical Thinking the Late Paper. Adopting a Creator Mindset. Victim and Creator Mindsets. Responsibility and Culture. Responsibility and Choice. Journal Entry 4: One Student's Story: Taryn Rossmiller. Mastering Creator Language. Self-Talk. The Language of Responsibility. Journal Entry 5: One Student's Story: Alexsandr Kanevskiy. Making Wise Decisions. The Wise Choice Process. Journal Entry 6: One Student's Story Freddie Davila. Personal Responsibility at Work. Tech Tips: Personal Responsibility. Believing in Yourself Change Your Inner Conversation. The Curse of Stinkin'' Thinkin''. Disputing Irrational Beliefs. Stereotype Threat. Journal Entry 7: One Student's Story Dominic Grasseth. 3. DISCOVERING SELF-MOTIVATION. Case Study in Critical Thinking Popson''s Dilemma. Creating Inner Motivation. A Formula for Motivation. Value of College Outcomes. Value of College Experiences. Journal Entry 8: One Student's Story: Chee Meng Vang. Designing a Compelling Life Plan. Roles and Goals. How to Set a Goal. Discover Your Dreams. Your Life Plan. Journal Entry 9: One Student's Story Brandon Beavers. Committing to Your Goals and Dreams. Commitment Creates Method. Visualize Your Ideal Future. How to Visualize. Journal Entry 10: One Students' Story James Terrell. Self-Motivation at Work. Tech Tips: Self-Motivation. Believing in Yourself Write a Personal Affirmation. Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities. Living Your Affirmation. Journal Entry 11: One Student's Story Tina Steen. 4. MASTERING SELF-MANAGEMENT. Case Study in Critical Thinking The Procrastinators. Acting on Purpose. Harness the Power of Quadrant II. What to Do in Quadrants I and II. Journal Entry 12: One Student's Story: Jason Pozsgay. Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System. Time and Culture. Weekly Calendar. Monthly Calendar. Next Actions List. Tracking Form. Waiting-For List. Project Folder. The Rewards of Effective Self-Management. Journal Entry 13: One Student's Story: Allysa LePage. Developing Self-Discipline. Staying Focused. Being Persistent. Avoiding Procrastination. Journal Entry 14: One Student's Story: Holt Boggs. Self-Management at Work. Tech Tips: Self-Management. Believing in Yourself Develop Self-Confidence. Create a Success Identity. Celebrate Your Successes and Talents. Visualize Purposeful Actions. Journal Entry 15: One Student's Story: Ashley Freeman. 5. EMPLOYING INTERDEPENDENCE. Case Study in Critical Thinking Professor Rogers' Trial. Creating a Support System. A Sign of Maturity. Seek Help from Your Instructors. Get Help from College Resources. Create a Project Team. Start a Study Group. The Difference between Heaven and Hell. Journal Entry 16: One Student's Story: Mitch Mull. Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening. How to Listen Actively. Use Active Listening in Your College Classes. Journal Entry 17: One Student's Story: Teroa Paselio. Respecting Cultural Differences. Showing Respect. Journal Entry 18: Interdependence at Work. Tech Tips: Interdependence. Believing in Yourself Be Assertive. Leveling. Making Requests. Saying No." Journal Entry 19: One Student's Story: Amy Acton. 6. GAINING SELF-AWARENESS. Case Study in Critical Thinking Strange Choices. Recognizing when You Are Off Course. The Mystery of Self-Sabotage. Unconscious Forces. Journal Entry 20. One Student's Story: Sarah Richmond. Identifying Your Scripts. Anatomy of a Script. How We Wrote Our Scripts. Self-Defeating Habit Patterns. Journal Entry 21. One Student's Story: James Floriolli. Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts. The Impact of Outdated Beliefs. Doing the Rewrite. Journal Entry 22. One Student's Story: Annette Valle. Self-Awareness AT WORK. Tech Tips: SELF-AWARENESS. Believing in Yourself Write Your Own Rules. Three Success Rules. Changing Your Habits. Journal Entry 23. One Student's Story Brandee Huigens. 7. ADOPTING LIFELONG LEARNING. Case Study in Critical Thinking A Fish Story. Developing a Learning Orientation to Life. Growth Mindsets and Fixed Mindsets. How to Develop a Growth Mindset. Journal Entry 24. One Student's Story: Jessie Maggard. Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning. Self-Assessment: How I Prefer to Learn. Journal Entry 25. One Student's Story: Melissa Thompson. Employing Critical Thinking. Constructing Logical Arguments. Asking Probing Questions. Applying Critical Thinking. Journal Entry 26. Lifelong Learning at Work. Tech Tips: Lifelong Learning. Believing in Yourself Develop Self-Respect. Live with Integrity (i.e., No Cheating or Plagiarizing). Keep Commitments. Journal Entry 27. 8 DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. Case Study in Critical Thinking After Math. Understanding Emotional Intelligence. Four Components of Emotional Intelligence. Knowing Your Own Emotions. Journal Entry 28: One Student's Story: Lindsey Beck. Reducing Stress. What Is Stress? What Happens when Stress Persists? Unhealthy Stress Reduction. Healthy Stress Reduction. Choose Your Attitude. Journal Entry 29: One Student's Story: Jaime Sanmiguel. Increasing Happiness. Limits on Happiness. Savoring Pleasures. Gratitude. Engagement. Contribution. Strawberry Moments. Journal Entry 30: Emotional Intelligence at Work. Tech Tips: Emotional Awareness. Believing in Yourself Develop Self-Acceptance. Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs. Know and Accept Yourself. Journal Entry 31: One Student's Story Wynda Allison Paulette. 9. STAYING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS. Planning Your Next Steps. Assess Your Soft Skills -- Again. Journal Entry 32: One Student's Story Stephan J. Montgomery. Conversation with the Author. Bibliography. Index."
£93.99
HMH Books Cliffsnotes TExES Math 48 115 and Math 712 235
Book SynopsisCliffsNotes TExES Math 4-8 (115) and Math 7-12 (235) is the perfect way to study for Texas' middle school and high school math teacher certification tests.
£28.49
HMH Books Cliffsnotes Praxis Reading for Virginia Educators
Book SynopsisThe perfect way to study for Virginia's elementary education and special education reading teacher certification test, with subject reviews and two model practice tests
£24.29
Taylor & Francis Thinking Critically about Research
Book SynopsisWe live in an age of unprecedented access to information. The last decade has seen an exponential growth in data and material available, often at the touch of a button. However, this has also made it harder to discern between fact and fiction. What is real and what is fake? What should we believe and what should we reject?In an environment of information overload, a distrust of experts, the circulation of misinformation and false facts, and public debates based upon poor evidence, Thinking Critically About Research comes at a vital juncture. The book is designed to help readers develop a critical understanding of evidence and the ways in which evidence is presented, and to challenge the information they receive in both academic and non-academic sources. The author presents a step-by-step approach with a focus on knowing methods, culminating in a bespoke âcritical tool kitâ which offers a practical checklist designed to be used when carrying out research. Also coTable of ContentsOverview: setting the scene for critical thinkingCH 1: Why do we need to be critical? The problem of information overloadStep 1: KNOWING METHODSCh2: Knowing the basicsCh3: Knowing designCh 4: Knowing measurementCh 5: Knowing theory Step 2: THINKING critically about methods: what evidence is there?Ch 6: About the basicsCh 7: About designCh 8: About measurementCh 9: About theoryStep 3: Thinking critically about research: how is it presented?Ch 10: The role of language and persuasive strategiesStep 4: Putting it togetherCh 11: Putting it together: the critical tool kitCh 12: Being extra criticalCh 13: Some myths and Facts to practice thinking critically
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Taylor & Francis Challenging Early Learning
Book SynopsisWhat are the goals of Early Years education? A lot of people ask this question and receive answers ranging from keeping children safe; introducing them to the values of society; encouraging a love of language; giving them experience of socialising, harmonising and behaving appropriately. This book shares the best strategies to help children grow into even more curious, resilient, happy, articulate and thoughtful learners.Challenging Early Learning takes James Nottingham's tried and tested and acclaimed 'learning to learn' methodology and applies it to teaching three- to seven-year-olds. Each chapter includes: Colourful and stimulating learning activities that will help children learn how to learn. Practical 'Now Try This' sections that encourage readers to think about current practice and explore new ideas. A Review section that focuses on building a broad tool kit of teaching strategies. Covering a ranTable of ContentsForeword Preface The Language of Learning Chapter 1: Creating the Conditions for Early Learning 1.0 Challenging Early Learning 1.1 Encouraging Growth in A Nursery 1.2 Learning How to Learn 1.3 The ASK Model 1.4 ASK Model: Attitudes 1.4.1 The Marshmallow Experiment 1.5 ASK Model: Skills 1.6 Learning Detectives 1.7 Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Children’s Response to Challenge 2.0 Which Path Would You Choose? 2.1 Why Do Children Pick the Easier Path? 2.2 Persuading Children Out of Their Comfort Zone 2.3 The Learning Challenge 2.4 Learning Challenge Stage 1: Identify Concepts 2.5 Learning Challenge Stage 2: Creative Cognitive Conflict 2.5.1 Wobblers 2.5.2 Comparisons 2.5.3 Prepared Questions 2.6 Learning Challenge Stage 3: Construct Understanding 2.6.1 Concept Targets 2.6.2 Ranking 2.6.3 Venn diagrams 2.6.4 Opinion Lines 2.6.5 Opinion Corners 2.7 Learning Challenge Stage 4: Consider the Learning 2.8 Chapter Summary Chapter 3: Developing Dialogue with Young Children 3.0 Using Dialogue to Develop Children’s Language 3.1 Different Types of Talk 3.2 Cumulative Talk 3.3 Disputational Talk 3.4 Exploratory Talk 3.5 Encouraging Exploratory Talk 3.6 Repeating, Reflecting, Rephrasing, and Extending 3.7 Chapter Summary Chapter 4: Engaging Children’s Thinking Skills 4.0 Learning How to Think 4.1 Transporter 4.2 Odd One Out 4.3 That Is What I Was Thinking 4.4 The Three Whys (Men) 4.5 A Reasonable Holiday 4.6 What If? 4.7 Storyboarding 4.8 Fortunately; Unfortunately 4.9 Chapter Summary Chapter 5: Listening, Thinking and Questioning 5.0 Patience for Listening 5.1 Trust and Respect 5.2 Listening and Thinking (rather than Listening and Talking) 5.3 Developing Questioning 5.4 Open Questions 5.5 Socratic Questions 5.6 Who, What, Where, When, Why, How 5.7 Question Stems 5.8 Thinking Progress 5.9 Chapter Summary Chapter 6: Making Progress 6.0 Focus on Progress 6.1 Progress in Terms of The SOLO Taxonomy 6.2 The SOLO Taxonomy and Learning 6.3 The SOLO Taxonomy and The Learning Challenge 6.4 Progress and a Growth Mindset 6.5 Mindset and Praise 6.6 Ways to Praise 6.7 Other Ways to Build a Growth Mindset 6.8 Self Efficacy 6.9 Chapter Summary Chapter 7: Feedback and Learning Goals 7.0 The Impact of Feedback 7.1 What Is Feedback? 7.2 Feedback and Praise 7.3 Learning Goals and Feedback 7.4 Timing 7.5 Sitting Beside Your Children 7.6 Encouraging the Right Type of Feedback 7.7 Seven Steps to Feedback Success 7.8 The Seven Steps to Feedback – Some Final Thoughts 7.9 Chapter Summary Chapter 8: Early Learning Activities Activity 1: What Is a Toy? Activity 2: People Who Help Us Activity 3: The Gingerbread Man Activity 4: Why Is Teddy Feeling Unwell? Activity 5: Decisions, Decisions Activity 6: Shape Activity 7: Fairy Tales Activity 8: Being A Good Friend Appendix 1 Coded Transcript Relating to Section 3.6
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) A Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or
Book SynopsisA Concise Guide to Writing a Thesis or Dissertation provides clear, succinct, and intentional guidelines about organizing and writing a thesis or dissertation. Part I provides an overview for writing a thesis or dissertation. It describes the big picture of planning and formatting a research study, from identifying a topic to focusing on writing quality. Part II describes the framework and substance of a research study. It models the pattern generally found in a formal, five-chapter research study. Each chapter of a thesis or dissertation has a specific purpose, and this book focuses on each in an easy-to-follow structure. Chapter One reviews the headings and contents expected in the introduction of a study. Chapter Two provides advice for writing a literature review. Chapter Three discusses what to include when describing the methodology. These first three chapters form the proposal section of a study. Two additional chapters present results (Chapter Four) and provide discussion and conclusions (Chapter Five). Appendices offer resources for instructors and students, including a rubric for evaluating writing, exercises to strengthen skills in APA format, sample purpose statements, a research planning organizer, and a guide for scholarly writing. The book is designed overall to be a practical guide and resource for students for their thesis or dissertation process. Note to readers: Due to publishing limitations, some of the titles within the book do not accurately conform with APA format. For precise APA format, please see the APA manual (2010, pp. 62-63), or refer to Table 1.1, (p. 8) or Table D.1 (p. 107) in this book.Table of ContentsList of illustrationsPrefacePart I: The Big PicturePart II: Framework and Substance of ChaptersChapter One. IntroductionChapter Two. Review of the LiteratureChapter Three. MethodologyChapter Four. Findings and AnalysisChapter Five. Summary, Discussion of Findings and Conclusions, and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A. Rubric for Evaluating WritingAppendix B. APA Skill Building ExercisesAppendix C. Examples of Purpose StatementsAppendix D. Research Planning OrganizerAppendix E. Guide for Scholarly WritingAppendix F. Guide for Oral PresentationsIndex
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Taylor & Francis Writing Using Sources for Academic Purposes
Book SynopsisWriting Using Sources for Academic Purposes: Theory, Research and Practice provides research-based information about key components of source-based writing, and the challenges it presents for novices. Proficiency in source-based writing is an essential and challenging goal for all inexperienced academic writers, from both L1 and L2 backgrounds. This comprehensive book presents an innovative, integrated approach for graduate students, teaching faculty, and practice-oriented researchers in ESP/EAP around the world.Each chapter includes suggestions and sample tasks for self-study or classroom use. Incorporating reviews of research and scholarly knowledge as well as information about likely challenges for novices, the book examines:(1) Changing views on the origins of novicesâ difficulties(2) Pre-writing tasks that writers need to work through, from locating and evaluating sources to proficient reading-to-write and summarizing strategies(3) Citing types and purposes(4) The more sophisticated abilities of conveying an appropriate stance and engaging with readers(5) Disciplinary citing practicesThis book will be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate writers from a variety of backgrounds, as well as their teachers and supervisors. It will be relevant to the growing number of researchers from non-English speaking backgrounds who are obliged to publish their work in English language international journals, and scholars who may be interested in carrying out research related to source-based writing.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Scholarly interest in teaching and learning source text use: 1980-2020 Chapter 3 Locating, evaluating, reading, summarising & synthesising sources Chapter 4 Citing sources Chapter 5 Conveying an authorial voice, using metadiscourse, and engaging with readers Chapter 6 Writing in the disciplines
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Taylor & Francis The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad
Book SynopsisThis book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation.Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience â inside and outside the classroom â the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succeed in their new environment. International students preparing for cross-cultural learning and recent graduates looking for employment will find this book both practical and inspiring.Trade Review"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students." — Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Australia"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students."— Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, AustraliaTable of ContentsList of illustrations. Preface.1. Introduction: optimizing success as an international student.Part I: Succeeding in your studies: applying, adjusting, and mastering2. Preparing for international learning. 3. Adjusting to your new environment. 4. Essential classroom skills (I): Exams and essays. 5. Essential classroom skills (II): oral presentations, group work, and becoming a proactive learner.Part II: The Triple M career roadmap: me, market, and match6. Me and market: knowing yourself and potential employers. 7. Match (I): the résumé. 8. Match (II): the interview. 9. Lasting achievements.About the authors.
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Taylor & Francis Literature Review and Research Design
Book SynopsisDesigning a research project is possibly the most difficult task a dissertation writer faces. It is fraught with uncertainty: what is the best subject? What is the best method? For every answer found, there are often multiple subsequent questions, so it's easy to get lost in theoretical debates and buried under a mountain of literature. This book looks at literature review in the process of research design, and how to develop a research practice that will build skills in reading and writing about research literatureskills that remain valuable in both academic and professional careers. Literature review is approached as a process of engaging with the discourse of scholarly communities that will help graduate researchers refine, define, and express their own scholarly vision and voice. This orientation on research as an exploratory practice, rather than merely a series of predetermined steps in a systematic method, allows the researcher to deal with the uncertainties andTrade ReviewUnlike other books on research, this book does not prescribe methods or recipes. Rather, it feels like one is sitting with an experienced dissertation coach, having a series of short conversations about the tacit knowledge that underlies the various aspects of research practice. After reading this book, novice researchers will have a better understanding of how the literature supports and brings out a researcher’s own voiceArnold Wentzel, author of Creative Research in Economics (Routledge, 2016) and A Guide to Argumentative Research Writing and Thinking (Routledge, 2017)Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsPart One: On ResearchChapter 1. Research PhilosophyChapter 2. Research PracticePart Two: Reading LiteratureChapter 3. AttitudeChapter 4. Managing the LiteratureChapter 5. Deep ReadingPart Three: Writing About LiteratureChapter 6. Writing with LiteratureChapter 7. Writing a Literature ReviewConclusionSelect References, Annotated
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Taylor & Francis Academic Writing for University Students
Book SynopsisAcademic Writing for University Students is designed to help all students succeed in writing essays, reports and other papers for coursework and exams effectively. Academic writing is often the biggest challenge facing college and university students, but this book provides all the tools needed to master the necessary skills. The book is divided into four parts, to help teachers and students easily find the help they need, both in the classroom and for self-study: The Writing Process: From finding suitable sources, through to editing and proofreading Writing Types: Practice with common assignments such as reports and cause-effect essays Writing Tools: Skills such as making comparisons, definitions, punctuation and style Lexis: Academic vocabulary, using synonyms, nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs This key handbook breaks down and practises every stage of essay writing. All units are fTrade ReviewThis volume provides an accessible and thorough introduction to academic writing, with content relevant to students across a wide range of disciplines.Benjamin Kooyman, The Australian National University, Australia.Table of ContentsAcademic Writing for University Students – ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction for Tutors and LecturersIntroduction for StudentsAcademic Writing QuizPart 1The Writing Process1.1 Writing Basics1.2 Understanding Essay Questions and the Planning Process1.3 Reading: Finding Suitable Sources1.4 Reading: Developing Critical Approaches1.5 Finding Key Points and Note-making1.6 Avoiding PlagiarismProgress Check A1.7 References and Quotations1.8 Summarising and Paraphrasing1.9 Contrasting Sources1.10 Organising Paragraphs1.11 Introductions and Conclusions1.12 Editing and ProofreadingProgress Check B Part 2Writing Types2.1 Argument and Discussion2.2 Cause and Effect2.3 Problems and Solutions2.4 Case Studies2.5 Literature reviews2.6 Writing Longer Papers2.7 Reports2.8 Reflective WritingProgress Check CPart 3Writing Tools3.1 Cohesion3.2 Comparison3.3 Definitions3.4 Examples3.5 Generalisations3.6 Numbers and Visual Information3.7 Punctuation3.8 StyleProgress Check DPart 4Lexis4.1 Approaches to Vocabulary4.2 Academic Vocabulary: Nouns and Adjectives4.3 Academic Vocabulary: Verbs and Adverbs4.4 Prefixes and Suffixes4.5 SynonymsProgress Check EAnswersWritten British and American English: A short guideGlossaryIndex
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Taylor & Francis Say No to Exam Stress The Easy to Use Programme
Book SynopsisExams are important. The results can change lives and stressing about them can damage performance and undermine young peoples' confidence. This exam stress management programme requires very little time or effort to use and provides a straightforward, practical guide to exam stress management. Written by an experienced educational psychologist, this short, explanatory book is accompanied by simple, easy to follow audio files which lead the listener through a sequence of five relaxation sessions to reduce stress, increase focus and plan for success. Using the book as a guide you simply listen to the audio tracks and follow what they say. All tracks have been designed so that they are easy to digest and applicable in the middle of a busy day. To sum up, this book:â Provides practical and easy to follow steps to help anyone cope with exam stressâ Teaches relaxation techniques that can be used to reduce stress wherever you find it â Offers a real stress knowledge base to teachers and family members supporting students with exam stressThis important guide is suitable for secondary school students as well as college and university students. The easy to follow relaxation sessions will be of interest to anyone studying for examinations who wishes to lower their exam stress levels.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. A Brief Overview of the Stress Management Programme 2. The Contents of a Stress Management Session 3. Life Can be Stressful 4. Getting to Grips with Stress 5. The Big Picture on Stress 6. What the Experts Say about Stress 7. Students Relaxing Together 8. I Am Too Busy for Stress Management 9. Choosing What to Think 10. Unpacking the Philosophy Scripts for Relaxation Recordings References Disclaimer
£16.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Lab Reports and Projects in Sport and Exercise
Book SynopsisMost science degrees will have a practical or laboratory-based component which will require some sort of final report, whether this be a conventional laboratory report or a final-year dissertation. All of these formats require students to be able to analyse their data in an appropriate way and subsequently convey their key thoughts and information to a third party. Therefore, writing laboratory reports is an essential part any science degree. This new revised edition sees the expansion of statistical examples including initial data checks and assumptions, increased awareness of critical appraisal tools and resources, project planning and a range of ''Challenge yourself'' activities to supplement understanding and provides a comprehensive overview of what should be contained within each section of a scientific report, and clearly explains how it should be presented. Written in a friendly and engaging style, it guides the reader through abstracts, literature reviews,Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Abstracts2. Introductions and Literature Reviews3. Methods4. Results5. Discussion6. Planning, Referencing and General Writing TipsAppendicesReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Demystifying Academic Writing
Book SynopsisInformative, insightful, and accessible, this book is designed to enhance the capacity of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as early career scholars, to write for academic purposes. Fang describes key genres of academic writing, common rhetorical moves associated with each genre, essential skills needed to write the genres, and linguistic resources and strategies that are functional and effective for performing these moves and skills.Fang's functional linguistic approach to academic writing enables readers to do so much more than write grammatically well-formed sentences. It leverages writing as a process of designing meaning to position language choices as the central focus, illuminating how language is a creative resource for presenting information, developing argument, embedding perspectives, engaging audience, and structuring text across genres and disciplines. Covering reading responses, book reviews, literature reviews, argumentative essays, empiriTable of ContentsPreface Section I Unpacking Academic Writing Chapter 1 What is Academic Writing? Chapter 2 Linguistic Features of Academic Writing Chapter 3 Skills and Strategies for Academic Writing: Part One Chapter 4 Skills and Strategies for Academic Writing: Part Two Section II Writing Academic Genres Chapter 5 Writing a Reading Response Chapter 6 Writing a Book Review Chapter 7 Writing a Literature Review Chapter 8 Writing an Argumentative Essay Chapter 9 Writing an Empirical Research Article Chapter 10 Writing a Grant Proposal Section III Maximizing Success in Writing and Publishing Chapter 11 Building Capacity for Academic Writing Chapter 12 Writing for Scholarly Publication Appendix A Survey of Academic Writing Needs Appendix B Checklist for Self Assessment of Academic Writing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Realities of Completing a PhD
Book SynopsisThe Realities of Completing a PhD gives a balanced and evidence-based view of the realities of PhD life. Full of practical tips and including a checklist to complete before sending an application, the book helps prospective PhD students prepare for the realities of taking on a PhD from an informed basis and offers guidance on submitting a well-planned application. This is the first book of its kind to bring together a range of international data that helps to paint a more balanced picture of the PhD process. The book outlines different types of PhD, how to select a topic for a PhD, how to write a robust research proposal and application, and the realities of PhD study in relation to student wellbeing, social commitments and employment prospects. By considering the issues raised in this book, students are less likely to be overwhelmed by the PhD process, and better equipped to complete their award. The book will be invaluable for potential doctoralTrade Review"The drive over recent years by governments, funders and universities to expand PhD provision has brought many benefits, in terms of high-value knowledge and skills. But it has also meant a far smaller proportion of PhD graduates remain in academia, and end up taking those skills elsewhere. From an economic policy perspective, this is positive. From a personal perspective, it still too often results in a mismatch between expectations and outcomes for PhD students, which can be exacerbated by wider problems around career progression, workload, mental health, diversity and inclusion. PhD students need access to data and evidence that can enable them to make informed choices - about the benefits and opportunities of doctoral training, and about the challenges they may encounter along the way, and when they graduate. In this valuable book, Nicholas Rowe successfully combines those macro and micro perspectives. "The Realities of Completing a PhD" is both a practical guide and trusty companion to anyone contemplating or undertaking doctoral training, and a cogent analysis of the PhD system itself. At a time when research cultures and researcher wellbeing are the focus of unprecedented and welcome scrutiny, this book shines a light on the changing realties of PhD study in the 2020s. I’ll be recommending it to all my PhD students."James Wilsdon, Professor of Research Policy, University of Sheffield (UK) and Director, Research on Research Institute (RoRI)."As an academic who has had the suspicion that something is amiss in the institution that is the PhD, it has been hard to put a finger on the source of the problem. After all, many factors play a role, and good/universal data on the topic is not easily found, even with an earnest look. In "The Realities of Completing a PhD," Nicholas Rowe provides the most comprehensive compilation of statistical data to date to address both these anecdotes and unknowns. The tone is overall factual (and often sobering) and written with informative caution for career decision-making, as any good book on the topic should be. In addition, the latter half of the book provides important guidance on how to navigate choosing a program and path, ensuring a better-prepared matriculant. Importantly, the lessons and truths revealed span the breadth of the academe, and are transposable to whatever field of inquiry to which a student aspires.I highly recommend that mentors and prospective graduate students alike read this book to become better informed about the process of obtaining a PhD, the pitfalls that come with the process, and strategies for approaching the endeavor. I will be recommending it to my advisees who are considering graduate study, and you should, too."Michael Parker, PhD, Assistant Dean of Georgetown College, Georgetown University."The realities of completing a PhD: How to plan for success is a timely book in an era when higher education has been evolving in response to changing economic, professional, and social developments. Rowe’s book is particularly needed and valuable for both potential doctoral applicants and university faculty and staff. It is engaging and contains an abundance of useful information that will serve as a step-by-step guide for future students."Veselina S. Lambrev, Teachers College Record, November 29, 2021, https://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentID=23916 Table of ContentsIntroduction Glossary Part 1: The realities of doing a PhD: issues affecting student dropout, completion, employment and wellbeing 1. What is a PhD and why do one? 2. Common misconceptions about doing a PhD: completion, value and employment potential 3. Emotions and wellbeing during a PhD 4. Assessing your own situation to do a PhD: time, social commitments, finance and scholarships, international study, special needs Part 2: Preparing your PhD application 5. Selecting your research topic and choosing a university/supervisor 6. The PhD application process 7. Writing a research proposal 8. Planning for study life 9. Being an independent learner, supervision and support Your PhD checklist References and Resources
£18.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Successful Writing for Qualitative Researchers
Book SynopsisThe fully updated third edition of Successful Writing for Qualitative Researchers includes new material on the nature of qualitative research and the significance of contemporary circumstances in which academic writers have to work, as well as ethical considerations and authorial responsibilities. It provides a wealth of information and practical tips required to successfully translate qualitative research into writing.Using a wide range of examples, the authors provide tried and tested methods that explore the mindsets, strategies and techniques involved in successful qualitative writing, and the opportunities and rewards that are available. Considering the continuing pressure on researchers to produce high-quality writing in difficult circumstances, this book provides guidance on: The nature of qualitative research The conditions for successful writing The responsibilities of the author Getting startTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Conditions for Successful Writing 3. Authorial Responsibility 4. Getting started and keeping going 5. A standard approach to organisation 6. Creative and arts based inquiry 7. Style 8. Editing 9. Writing for publication Name Index Subject Index
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Taylor & Francis Ultimate Guide to Business Writing
Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Guide to Business Writing is a comprehensive guide on how to write any kind of business document. Written clearly in an engaging voice, it explains in depth the whole process: from determining objectives to establishing readers' needs, conducting research, outlining, and designing a template; to writing the first draft; to editing for meaning, accuracy, concision, style and emotional impact; to creating glossaries and indices; to proofreading and working with reviewers.The book also explains how to exploit the psychology of perception and motivation, collaborate effectively with business colleagues, manage documents holistically across an organisation, and deal with the other everyday practicalities of managing knowledge in a corporate environment. Every section of the book is packed with questions to stimulate thinking and generate meaningful answers, and dozens of examples of what works and why. The book's also rich in practical examples drawn froTable of ContentsPreface 1. How to write any document 2. Managing knowledge 3. Further writing tips
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Studying at University How to Adapt Successfully
Book SynopsisStudying at University is an essential guide for anyone wanting to know how they can make the very best of their university experience. This highly informative book offers guidance to those in sixth form and college on what universities are all about and what being a student actually involves. The author also offers sensible advice to new and existing students on how they should set about their studies.Key topics include: choosing the university that is best for you preparing yourself for university life how and why universities are so different from school how to get the most out of lectures and seminars preparing and writing essays and assignments revising for exams and exam technique. Written by a university lecturer with vast experience of speaking to students about this nerve-wracking process, this engaging and accessible book is an indispensable companion for anyone who wants their move into higher Trade Review'I warmly recommend Studying at University by G W Bernard, who teaches history at Southampton. He explains in a friendly, straightforward way how universities work.' - John Clare, The Daily Telegraph'The strength of the book is its practicality. The writer deals with the realities of university life and the advice on how to study at undergraduate level is good.' - Elizabeth Hoult, Canterbury Christ Church University College (escalate website)Table of Contents1. Getting Started and Keeping Going 2. A Standard Approach to Organization 3. Alternative Forms of Writing 4. Style 5. Editing 6. Collaborative Writing 7. Writing for Publication
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Punctuation matters Advice on Punctuation for
Book SynopsisPunctuation Matters gives straight answers to the queries raised most frequently by practitioners in computing, engineering, medicine and science as they grapple with day-to-day tasks in writing and editing. The advice it offers is based on John Kirkmanâs long experience of providing courses on writing and editing in academic centres, large companies, research organisations and government departments in the UK, Europe and in USA. Sample material discussed in the book comes from real documents from computing, engineering and scientific contexts, giving the guidelines an immediately recognisable, âtrue to lifeâ relevance. The advice is down-to-earth and up-to-date.It is clearly set out in three parts: part one states a policy for clear and reliable punctuation part two gives a series of alphabetically arranged guidelines, to be âdipped intoâ for guidance on how to use the main punctuation marks in English part three contains appendices on paragraphing, word-division and how conventions of punctuation differ in the UK and the USA. Punctuation Matters is the essential guide for everyone who has to write in scientific, technical and medical contexts, with clear explanations on punctuation, what it does and how to use it.Trade Review"…it sets out in readable and clear prose all the basics and many of the subtleties of punctuation that science and technical writers need to know." -- Karen Lane, Technical Communication, Vol. 55, Number 1, February 2008Table of ContentsPart 1: Policy 1. Difficulties Caused by Lack of Punctuation 2. The Jobs Done by Punctuation Marks 3. The Relation of Punctuation to Intonation and Stress 4. Is 'Open' or 'Light' Punctuation Enough? 5. How Punctuation Helps Reading 6. Reducing Uncertainty by Punctuating Carefully 7. Absence of Punctuation May Damage Your Credibility 8. Redundancy as Helpful Reinforcement 9. The Lazy Writer's Evasion of Responsibility Part 2: Guidelines 1. Apostrophe 2. Capital Letters 3. Colon 4. Comma 5. Dash (em rule and en rule) 6. Ellipsis Points 7. Exclamation Mark 8. Full Stop 9. Hyphen 10. Inverted Commas (or Quotation Marks) 11. Parentheses (or Brackets) 12. Question Mark 13. Semi-Colon 14. Slash 15. Underlining 16. Variations in Printing: Bold Type and Italic Type Part 3: Appendices Appendix 1: Paragraphing Appendix 2: Word-Division Appendix 3: Differences in punctuation in American English and British English
£24.98
Taylor & Francis Ethnographic Methods
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Karen OâReillyâs popular Ethnographic Methods provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the technical, practical and philosophical issues that arise when employing traditional and innovative research methods in relation to human agents. Using a wide range of case studies and source material to illustrate the dilemmas and resolutions that an ethnographic researcher may encounter, this textbook guides the reader from the initial design and planning stages through to the analysis and writing-up. It explores the historical and philosophical foundations of ethnographic research and goes on to cover a range of relevant topics such as participant observation, qualitative interviews, (focus) group interviews and visual data collection and analysis.Having been substantially revised and updated, the second edition includes new discussions of emerging practices such as reflexive ethnography and autoethnographic accounts, as well as an entire chapter dedicated to new directions in the field â including virtual, mobile, multi-sited and global ethnography. Trade Review'There are people who think there is no need to teach Ethnographic methods to students, because they think they are an innate tool of any ethnographers’ research equipment. Karen O'Reilly, however, beautifully demonstrates in this book how much can be gained from teaching them. Had I read O'Reilly's book when I did some amateur research on a group of Spanish traditional dancers once, I would certainly have done a better job.''The book is a clear and plainly written introduction to...ethnographic methods and gives useful directions so readers can get a deeper understanding of the subject through further reading and suggested practical experience, one of the best improvements of this second edition. The book has also been expanded and updated in response to the important developments of recent years.''In fact, the most arresting feature of the book is O’Reilly’s constant defence of the need of rigour, critical thought and an honest reflexion on the limitations and benefits of the research methods used, of being aware of the causes of bias....In the end, one of the strongest impressions the book leaves is that it is not the sophistication of the methods used that gives scientific status to ethnography, but reflexivity and being aware of what you are doing and why. Something, by the way, that is applicable to any scientific discipline and is not always properly stressed.'-Jordi Prats in Significance'There are people who think there is no need to teach Ethnographic methods to students, because they think they are an innate tool of any ethnographers’ research equipment. Karen O'Reilly, however, beautifully demonstrates in this book how much can be gained from teaching them. Had I read O'Reilly's book when I did some amateur research on a group of Spanish traditional dancers once, I would certainly have done a better job.''The book is a clear and plainly written introduction to...ethnographic methods and gives useful directions so readers can get a deeper understanding of the subject through further reading and suggested practical experience, one of the best improvements of this second edition. The book has also been expanded and updated in response to the important developments of recent years.''In fact, the most arresting feature of the book is O’Reilly’s constant defence of the need of rigour, critical thought and an honest reflexion on the limitations and benefits of the research methods used, of being aware of the causes of bias....In the end, one of the strongest impressions the book leaves is that it is not the sophistication of the methods used that gives scientific status to ethnography, but reflexivity and being aware of what you are doing and why. Something, by the way, that is applicable to any scientific discipline and is not always properly stressed.'-Jordi Prats in SignificanceTable of Contents1. Introduction: Ethnography as Practice 2. Where to Begin 3. Ethical Ethnography 4. Participating and Observing 5. Interviews: Asking Questions of Individuals and Groups 6. Practical Issues in Interviewing 7. New Directions in Ethnography 8. Ethnographic Analysis 9. Writing and Representation
£41.79
Taylor & Francis Ltd Achieving Success through Academic Assertiveness
Book SynopsisAcademic assertiveness is an essential capability that is required of students who wish to achieve academic and professional success. Written for students who are aiming to achieve college success, Achieving Success through Academic Assertiveness: Real life strategies for today's higher education students focuses on the challenges that learners face and encourages positive actions that support triumphs in learning situations. Jennifer Moon creatively explores the importance of this emerging topic and how assertiveness is linked to the process of learning and overall student development, critical thinking and academic achievement. Trade Review"Jennifer Moon, senior lecturer (research) at Bournemouth University in the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, has written a very useful book for today’s higher education student on the topic of academic assertiveness. This text has, as its primary goal, being a useful guide for students who seek academic success, both socially and in the classroom, though using techniques presented in the book on academic assertiveness."—Review of Higher EducationUS:Ana Marie Cancelli Coastal Carolina Community College (College Student Success Facilitator)„"I strongly recommend this for publication. I find it very timely and very necessary. My institution chooses texts by committee and I would be more than happy to put this text into the mix of texts to consider"„I believe college student success courses could use it as a primary text and I think it would work well as a supplemetal text in English 111"Q. Also, I wanted to know what your thoughts are about the format and the last section Part 3 for Instructors teaching this course"I thought the format was just fine."I am used to receiving a supplemental instructor's manual, but if it would make the text more cost effective, I think a 3rd section for instructors would be just fine." Kristen Thomas, University of Akron, Academic AdvisorQ: . If the work is intended as a textbook, For which course(s) would it be most appropriate? "course most appropriate : Student Success Seminar b) supplemental text c) currently we are using "Becoming a Master Student" by David Ellis 2006"„OVERALL REACTION : a) I really like the concept, especially utilizing examples/scenarios which would lead to great teaching discussions. b) I think there is a place for a book like this c) I would call it "leading edge" because I am not familiar with one that is out there that deals with this topic. d) The potential shelf life 2-3 years maximum before a revision would be needed. I like the timeliness of this information because of the type of student coming to college""Yes I recommend the book and our committee that selects textbooks for our Student Success Seminar course would definitely consider using it.""All college students can benefit from this book, it offers them a fresh new perspective, one that shows them they can control their destiny if they are willing to learn important communication and "life skills" which are essential in the pursuit of higher education."Babrbara Doyle, Arkansas State University, Director of Assessement"This text approaches topics covered in most freshman orientation courses or study skills courses.""The topic is not affected by the passage of time. The material is not prone to become outdated. The tips and strategies provided would be timeless information for college students 50 years ago and 50 years in the future"UK:Kate Exley:University of Leeds" The rationale for such a book is convincing and there appears to be a growing need for study skills and study guidance books that can give a wide range of students speedy orientation to a more independent mode of study."Phil Race: Leeds Metroplitan University (Areas of specialty Assessment, learning and teaching in higher education) "Writing style seems fit-for-purpose – friendly and stimulating. An important aspect of higher education is developing transferable skills and competences to serve students throughout their careers, whether they go on to be academics, researchers, or professionals. Among these skills, ‘academic assertiveness’ is important. This book should not only help students in higher education to succeed academically, but should equip them for what followsTable of ContentsPrefacePart 1 About using this bookChapter 1 IntroductionPart 2 Learning how to live more assertively: academic assertiveness for studentsChapter 2 Coping with Challenges in higher educationChapter 3 Learning to cope: fight, flight or be assertive!Chapter 4 The display of assertive behaviourChapter 5 The origins of assertive behaviour and the effects of circumstancesChapter 6 Rights and responsibilities…Chapter 7 Managing more assertively; tools and techniquesChapter 8 Managing difficult situationsChapter 9 Managing thought, emotion and self confidenceChapter 10 Coping with fear, failure and disappointmentPart 3 leading courses on academic assertiveness…Chapter 11 A chapter for course facilitatorsTerms and techniques – a summaryA summary of terminology and techniques for quick referenceReferences Index
£140.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Critical Thinking An Appeal to Reason
Book SynopsisIn Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, Peg Tittle empowers students with a solid grounding in the lifelong skills of considered analysis and argumentation that should underpin every studentâs education. Starting with the building blocks of a good argument, this comprehensive new textbook offers a full course in critical thinking. It includes chapters on the nature and structure of argument, the role of relevance, truth and generalizations, and the subtleties of verbal and visual language.Special features include:â an emphasis on the constructive aspect of critical thinkingâstrengthening the arguments of others and constructing sound arguments of your ownârather than an exclusive focus on spotting faulty argumentsâ actual questions from standardized reasoning tests like the LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, and GREâ graduated end-of-chapter exercises, asking students to think critically about what they see, hear, read, write, and discussâ numerous sample arguments from books, magazines, television, and the Internet for students to analyzeâ many images for critical analysisâ analyzed arguments that help students to read critically and activelyâ an extensive companion website for instructors and studentsA companion website features:â for instructors: an extensive instructorâs manual; a test bank; and PowerPoint slidesâ for students: extended answers, explanations, and analyses for the exercises and arguments in the book; supplementary chapters on logic and ethics; downloadable MP3 study guides; interactive flash cards; and thinking critically audio exercises.www.routledge.com/textbooks/tittleTrade Review"Peg Tittle’s Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason is the ideal book for any class, philosophy and otherwise, in which evaluating arguments is central. Few texts are as thorough, and none are as accessible, clear, and pleasurable. Critical Thinking is chock-full of examples of arguments and fallacies from Tittle’s fecund imagination, as well as an astonishing breadth of sources from classic to contemporary—enough to capture any student’s attention. Add to this some wonderfully lucid diagrams, and you have a book that is unmatched by any in its field."–Ron Cooper, Professor of Philosophy, College of Central Florida“Critical Thinking is appealing because it is carefully and clearly written, presents concrete and contemporary examples, and is well-organized to capture the heuristic that guides students in learning to think critically. In addition, the template for the critical analysis of arguments (introduced in Chapter 1 and helpfully repeated in each chapter) is clear and effective.” –Lauren Weis, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, American University"Peg Tittle’s Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason is the ideal book for any class, philosophy and otherwise, in which evaluating arguments is central. Few texts are as thorough, and none are as accessible, clear, and pleasurable. Critical Thinking is chock-full of examples of arguments and fallacies from Tittle’s fecund imagination, as well as an astonishing breadth of sources from classic to contemporary—enough to capture any student’s attention. Add to this some wonderfully lucid diagrams, and you have a book that is unmatched by any in its field."-Ron Cooper, Professor of Philosophy, College of Central Florida“Critical Thinking is appealing because it is carefully and clearly written, presents concrete and contemporary examples, and is well organized to capture the heuristic that guides students in learning to think critically. In addition, the template for the critical analysis of arguments (introduced in Chapter 1 and helpfully repeated in each chapter) is clear and effective.” -Lauren Weis, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, American University"Peg Tittle's Critical Thinking is a welcome addition to a crowded field. Her presentations of the material are engaging, often presented in a conversational discussion with the reader or student. The text's coverage of the material is wide-ranging. Newspaper items, snippets from The Far Side, personal anecdotes, emerging social and political debates, as well as LSAT sample questions are among the many tools Tittle employs to educate students on the elemental aspects of logic and critical thinking."-Alexander E. Hooke, Professor of Philosophy, Stevenson University Table of ContentsChapter 1: Critical Thinking 1.1 What is critical thinking? 1.2 What is critical thinking not? Chapter 2: The Nature of Argument 2.1 Recognizing an Argument 2.2 Circular Arguments 2.3 Counterarguments 2.4 The Burden of Proof 2.5 Facts and Opinions 2.6 Deductive and Inductive Argument Chapter 3: The Structure of Argument 3.1 Convergent, Single 3.2 Convergent, Multiple 3.3 Divergent Chapter 4: Relevance 4.1 Relevance 4.2 Errors of Relevance Chapter 5: Language 5.1 Clarity 5.2 Neutrality 5.3 Definition Chapter 6: Truth and Acceptability 6.1 How do we define truth? 6.2 How do we discover truth? 6.3 How do we evaluate claims of truth? Chapter 7: Generalizations, Analogies, and General Principles 7.1 Sufficiency 7.2 Generalizations 7.3 Analogies 7.4 General Principles Chapter 8: Inductive Argument – Causal Reasoning 8.1 Causation 8.2 Explanations 8.3 Predictions, Plans, and Policies 8.4 Errors in Causal Reasoning Supplemental Chapters on the Companion Website: 1. Categorical Logic 2. Propositional Logic 3. Thinking Critically About Ethical Issues
£137.75
Random House USA Inc Math Workout for the GRE 4th Edition Graduate
Book SynopsisTHE PRINCETON REVIEW GETS RESULTS. The Princeton Review's Math Workout for the GRE is your one-stop guide to conquering the quantitative portions of the GRE exam—even if your math knowledge is a bit rusty. Inside, you'll find useful reviews of key test topics, strategies for tackling tough questions, and all the practice you need to get the score you want.Inside the Book: All the Practice & Strategies You Need· 275+ practice questions with detailed answers and explanations· Strategies for mastering tricky Quantitative Comparison, All-That-Apply, and Numeric Entry questions· Helpful review of the math basics, and in-depth coverage of the algebra and geometry you'll need on the Math section of the GRE· Glossary of common terms to brush up on your math vocabulary· Two sample GRE math sections to hone your skills
£16.19
John Wiley & Sons Inc Study Skills
Book SynopsisPLATINUM WINNER - 2006 MarCom Creative Awards Postgraduate students require a variety of skills in addition to the specialist knowledge of their area of research, including organisation, time management, preparation and presentation of a seminar, and writing a thesis and a research paper.This outstanding title provides PhD and MSc students with advice on key issues relating to the organisation and presentation of their research. Helps students to deal with an increasingly competitive marketplace after completing their studies Clearly written and illustrated by professional lecturers Covers the skills that the Research Councils expect students to develop during their doctoral training Features handy quick tips, checklists and key remember' points so that students can dip into it in any order throughout their research or read in stages as their work develops This easy-to-use guide on study skills is also of practical value Table of ContentsPreface. Foreword by Clare Isacke. Introduction by Kathryn Allen. List of contributors. SECTION ONE: PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS. Chapter 1: Effective Organisation and Time Management (Professor Steve Webb and Professor Bob Ott). Chapter 2: Personal and Interpersonal Skills (Mr Neil Walford). SECTION TWO: FINDING AND USING INFORMATION. Chapter 3: Information Retrieval (Barry Jenkins) Chapter 4: Critical Reading (Dr Stan Venitt). SECTION THREE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Chapter 5: Oral and Poster Presentations (Dr Maggie Flower). Chapter 6: Writing a Paper (Dr Jeff Bamber). Chapter 7: Writing and Defending Your Thesis (Dr Stan Venitt). Index.
£28.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing
Book SynopsisFocusing on writing for publication, The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing discusses the components of a manuscript, types of manuscripts, and the submission process. It shows how to craft scholarly papers and other writing suitable for submission to academic journals.Table of ContentsForeword xiJohn W. Creswell Preface xiii About the Editors xvii About the Authors xix PART ONE: BECOMING A PUBLISHED SCHOLAR 1 1 Reasons to Write, Writing Opportunities, and Other Considerations 3Tonette S. Rocco 2 Publishing in Peer-Reviewed and Nonrefereed Journals: Processes, Strategies, and Tips 13Gary J. Skolits, Ralph G. Brockett, Roger Hiemstra 3 Learning to Write: Wisdom from Emerging Scholars 26Claire Kostopulos Nackoney, Sunny L. Munn, Jesus Fernandez 4 Scholarly Reading as a Model for Scholarly Writing 44Mike Wallace, Alison Wray 5 Working with Tensions: Writing for Publication During Your Doctorate 62Alison Lee, Claire Aitchison 6 The Process of Transforming the Dissertation or Thesis into Publication 75Anthony H. Normore PART TWO: IMPROVING WRITING TECHNIQUES 89 7 Writing with Authority: Pitfalls and Pit Stops 91Erwin H. Epstein 8 Finding Voice: Appreciating Audience 102Monica Lee 9 Creating a Whole from the Parts: Qualities of Good Writing 115Andrea D. Ellinger, Baiyin Yang 10 Developing a Research Problem and Purpose Statement 125Ronald L. Jacobs PART THREE: PREPARING SCHOLARLY MANUSCRIPTS 143 11 Writing a Literature Review 145Susan Imel 12 Increasing the Odds of Publishing a Qualitative Manuscript 161Tonette S. Rocco, Maria S. Plakhotnik 13 Increasing the Likelihood of Publishing Quantitative Manuscripts 179Isadore Newman, Carole Newman 14 Writing Research Articles Using Mixed Methods: Methodological Considerations to Help You Get Published 191Isadore Newman, David Newman, Carole Newman 15 Writing Theory, Conceptual, and Position Articles for Publication 209Gary N. McLean 16 Creating and Publishing Nonrefereed Manuscripts: How to Write Editorials and Book Reviews 222Tim Hatcher, Kimberly S. McDonald PART FOUR: REFLECTING ON THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING PROCESS 237 17 Why Writers Should Also Be Reviewers 239Robert Donmoyer 18 Addressing Feedback from Reviewers and Editors 251Stephen D. Brookfield 19 International and Cross-Cultural Issues in Scholarly Publishing 262AAhad M. Osman-Gani, Rob F. Poell 20 Working with Coauthors 274Ann I. Nevin, Jacqueline S. Thousand, Richard A. Villa 21 Writing as Mentoring 293Bradley C. Courtenay, Ronald M. Cervero, John M. Dirkx Resources: Further Reading for Scholarly Writing 311Maria S. Plakhotnik, M. Brad Shuck Index 325
£29.44
John Wiley & Sons Inc Students Helping Students
Book Synopsis* The updated and expanded second edition to this training guide for college students includes new material on the impact of the helping relationship and peer helping programs for student life and academic success.Trade Review“Students Helping Students is an excellent resource for those seeking an introduction to the world of peer education, and for both novice and experienced advisors. Many of the theories, concepts, tools, and activities presented in this book are not only appropriate for peer educators, but are also appropriate for anyone with positions in higher education.” —NACADA Journal “This new work remains the definitive standard in the field. It should be on the bookshelf of every student affairs professional and is an important tool for preparing peer educators for providing service.” —Ernest Pascarella, professor and Mary Louise Petersen Chair in Higher Education, University of Iowa “The second edition of Students Helping Students teems with useful material that can be thoughtfully applied by peer helpers. The what, so what, and now what framework reflectively guides the reader to self-discovery and thoughtful practical applications. Being a peer helper is a high-impact learning experience made intentional through the pages of this fine book.” —Susan R. Komives, professor of college student personnel, University of Maryland and president, Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher EducationTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables ix Foreword xiJohn N. Gardner Preface xix About the Authors xxvii 1 Peer Educators on the College Campus 1 2 Student Maturation and the Impact of Peers 28 3 Enhancing Cultural Proficiency 57 4 Interpersonal Communication Skills: Creating the Helping Interaction 94 5 Problem Solving with Individuals 123 6 Understanding Group Process 151 7 Leading Groups Effectively 179 8 Strategies for Academic Success 213 9 Using Campus Resources and Referral Techniques 244 10 Ethics and Strategies for Good Practice 264 11 Examples of Peer Education Programs in Higher Education 282 Glossary 309 References 317 Index 327
£29.45
John Wiley & Sons Inc Writing a Dissertation For Dummies
Book SynopsisAt 10,000 to 20,000 words long, a dissertation is very likely the most intimidating and difficult assignment that students in higher education degrees have to submit. Writing a Dissertation For Dummies walks you through all the practical and theoretical aspects of writing a dissertation to help you produce a first-class work.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Understanding What a Dissertation Is 7 Chapter 1: Sorting Out the Basics of a Dissertation 9 Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question 23 Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation 41 Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dissertation 43 Chapter 4: Getting Started 55 Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question and Considering Ethics 75 Chapter 6: Reading and Note-Taking Efficiently 97 Part III: Getting On with Your Research 115 Chapter 7: Collecting Information and Researching 117 Chapter 8: Generating Your Own Empirical Data 135 Chapter 9: Analysing Data and Drawing Conclusions 165 Chapter 10: Staying on Track 187 Part IV: Writing and Polishing Your Work 203 Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: Writing Up Your Non-Empirical Dissertation 205 Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation 217 Chapter 13: Writing Effectively 229 Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendixes 247 Chapter 15: Presenting Your Dissertation 259 Part V: Managing the Overall Experience 271 Chapter 16: Organising Your Work Habits 273 Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself 285 Part VI: The Part of Tens 303 Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 305 Chapter 19: Ten Top Tips for Finishing Your Dissertation Successfully 311 Chapter 20: Ten Things to Check Before You Bind Your Dissertation 317 Index 321
£13.59
