{"product_id":"history-skills-a-students-handbook-9780415466905","title":"History skills A Students Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDegree-level history is characterized not only by knowledge and understanding of the human past, but by a battery of skills and qualities which are as directly applicable to employment as to professional postgraduate training or academic research. \u003cem\u003eHistory Skills\u003c\/em\u003e gives frank and practical help to students throughout their university course with advice on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eresearch methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003etaking notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eparticipating in class\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoursework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eexaminations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe dissertation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a guide to success, the book helps to develop the critical skills that students need to get the most out of their course. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has been thoroughly updated to take into account digital resources and the benefits and risks associated with online research. New chapters on the first-year experience and employability help students to adjust to the way history is taught at university and explore the opportunities available to them after graduating. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering an unrivalled âinsiderâs viewâ of what it takes to succeed, \u003cem\u003eHistory Skills\u003c\/em\u003e provides the comprehensive toolkit for all history students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the first edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Useful reference book for undergraduate courses.'\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003ePeter Hills, History Teaching Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Full of good common sense. Excellent stuff. This book is to be welcomed.'\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eRichard Brown, The Historical Association\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The clearest one-chapter surveys of history and historical writing that I have come across.'\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eThe Times Educational Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The First Year Experience 2. Benchmarks 3. Sources and Resources 4. Libraries – Physical and Virtual 5. Note Making 6. Classes: Preparation and Participation 7. Writing Assignments 8. Examinations 9. The Dissertation or Major Project 10. Employability\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e Historical Terms \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018151657815,"sku":"9780415466905","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415466905.jpg?v=1750775805","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/history-skills-a-students-handbook-9780415466905","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}