Search results for ""Author Elizabeth Elliott""

Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

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This comprehensive and practical book covers the basics of grammar as well as the broad brush issues such as writing a grant application and selling to your potential audience. The clear explanations are expanded and lightened with helpful examples and telling quotes from the giants of good writing. These experienced writers and teachers make scientific writing enjoyable.

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This concise, easy to understand and learner-friendly book invites the readers to actively particpate in the understanding of medical statistical concepts that are frequently used in health care research and evidence-based practice worldwide. Knowing that the best way to learn statistical concepts is to use them, the authors employ real examples and articles from health science literature, complete with the complexities that real life presents, in an approach that will help bring researchers and clinicians one step closer towards being statistical savvy and better able to critically read research literature and interpret the results. A practical hands-on workbook for individual or group exercises Teaches how to understand statistical methods when reading journals, and how to use them in clinical research Emphasizes the use of statistics in evidence-based research Relevant for anyone needing to use statistics, this workbook is an ideal resource for all health care professionals and students, especially those learning and practising evidence-based medicine.

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Exam Board: SQA Level: N4/5 Subject: Modern Studies The National 4 & 5 Modern Studies Course Notes provide comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE programme. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance. Progress and attainment for all A complete core resource covering Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom, Crime and the Law and the international issue of Terrorism Outcome and Assessment Standards are fully covered ‘Questions’ and ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put skills to work ‘Learning checklists’ enable students to monitor progress regularly Active learning ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects ‘Hints’ and ‘Think points’ give helpful tips and develop critical thinking skills ‘Case studies’ explore how issues studied have an impact on real-life people and events Assessment and practice you can rely on Detailed ‘Assessment’ section covers all the skills students will need to succeed.

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