Author : Patrick Dunleavy
Publisher : Red Globe Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 1986-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 0333418425
This is the first study skills book written directly for students on degree courses in the humanities and social sciences. It is intended to help students make their studying more systematic and efficient and the primary focus is on subjects where essay-writing forms the basis of student work and course assessment.
Author : Hilary Walker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 38,39 MB
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0857253832
This fully-revised new edition looks at how students can make the most from their time studying on the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three years of study, the author skilfully unpicks the critical thinking, reflection and study skills essential for the completion of the degree. There are sections on autonomous learning, writing academically, communication skills and developing critical analysis and argument. This second edition has more information on how students learn, what makes for excellence in social work research, and how students can successfully integrate their skills with their practice.
Author : Paul Penn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,39 MB
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 1351335324
**Author Paul Penn is the 2021 Winner of the Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year Award** This book provides a vital guide for students to key study skills that are instrumental in success at university, covering time management, academic reading and note-taking, academic integrity, preparation of written assignments, teamwork and presentations. With each chapter consisting of sub-sections that are titled with a single piece of fundamental advice, this is the perfect ‘hit the ground running’ resource for students embarking on their undergraduate studies. The book uses evidence from psychology to account for the basic errors that students make when studying, illuminating how they can be addressed simply and effectively. Creating an ‘insider’s guide’ to the core requisite skills of studying at degree level, and using a combination of research and practical examples, the author conveys where students often go fundamentally wrong in their studying practices and provides clear and concise advice on how they can improve. Written in a humorous and irreverent tone, and including illustrations and examples from popular culture, this is the ideal alternative and accessible study skills resource for students at undergraduate level, as well as any reader interested in how to learn more effectively.
Author : Soundarya Balasubramani
Publisher : PractiSc Labs
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 15,83 MB
Release : 2020-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9354073662
Every year, hundreds of thousands of students embark on their journey to study abroad. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, 753,000 Indian students were studying abroad in 2019. Studying abroad is a dream come true for many — yet, there is no all-encompassing resource available for aspirants today, that walks them through the step-by-step process to get their dream admit and prepare to study abroad. No more. Enter Admitted. Admitted is the brain-child of Soundarya Balasubramani, an Ivy League graduate from Columbia University, New York and a Gold Medalist from NIT Trichy, India. Soundarya wrote the book with contributions from two more Ivy League graduates, Saikishore Raju (Dartmouth College) and Rishabh Singh (Brown University). Admitted covers the end-to-end process of getting your dream admit: - Dive deep into a specific topic — such as writing your SOP, preparing for interviews, securing your visa — with actionable templates and personal stories in each chapter. - Read insights from 10+ past graduates sharing tips and tricks on the application process. - Get access to a Google Drive folder filled with resources: high-quality SOP and resume samples, list of scholarships, tracking tool, 400+ useful links, and more. - Immerse yourself in beautiful design with 75+ illustrations and other visual vignettes. Go ahead and take a look inside the book! - Learn concepts from psychology, history, and behavioral economics seamlessly weaved into the text. Admitted does not tell you what to do. Rather, it teaches you how to think and sets you up for success even after getting admitted. Save yourself countless hours spent finding the right resource by purchasing the book and begin your journey today!
Author : Siobhan Scanlan
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,37 MB
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1473904633
This essential handbook helps midwifery students to make the most from their time studying. It clearly explains the core learning skills you will need right from the start of the course, such as academic writing, placement learning and understanding theoretical concepts. It also introduces more advanced skills, such as reflection, research, evidence-based practice, writing a dissertation and complex decision making. It shows why these important skills are essential for you both to succeed at university and when you are a registered midwife. Key features - An accessible student-friendly guide specifically written for midwifery students - Three midwifery students are followed throughout the book to show real issues that you may face during your studies - Activities throughout help you test and develop your own learning skills - Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC and QAA standards, so that you can see what you are expected to know in order to pass your programme. Series Editor The Transforming Midwifery Practice series editor is Judith Jackson, Canterbury College.
Author : Simon Tate
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,7 MB
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1351166743
Written by leading academics, this book is an invaluable ‘how to ...’ guide to studying for a Geography degree. Written in a practical and conversational style, it offers important insights into how to succeed in the first year of your degree course, covering everything from how to succeed in assessments to how to decide where to live. Some of the information the book provides is academic and some of it is non-academic, as negotiating both is important in order to be successful in the first year of a Geography degree. Studying Geography at University is ideal for those in the early stages of applying to university. Each chapter offers hints and tips and gives practical real-world insights into becoming a successful geography student that will enrich applications, open days and visit days. It is also possible to dip into the chapter summaries, ‘What Do Students Say?’ and ‘Top Tip’ boxes only. Written by current students, from a range of institutions, these provide unique insights into the book's key points. Current students should also keep and refer to the book as an invaluable guide through the first few months of their degree. This guide is a must-read for anyone starting their studies in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or any other related subject at university.
Author : Jane Bottomley
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,90 MB
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1912096242
Studying for your Social Work Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a social worker. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand: the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into it what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student teaching and assessment methods within social work, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment how to manage your social work studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you. The books in our Critical Study Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an experienced social work lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer.
Author : Jackie Musgrave
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 37,8 MB
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1911106457
A ONE STOP SHOP of accessible information for all early years students to help you succeed in your degree, increase your employability skills and develop as an ethical and critically reflective practitioner. Part one gives guidance for students about learning in HE specifically in the context of early childhood education and care, including course requirements, academic skills and core knowledge. Chapters cover students’ roles and responsibilities, safeguarding, understanding policy, and professionalism and ethical practice. The second part of the book looks explicitly at applying this knowledge and understanding in the workplace before tackling the final research project.
Author : Bryan Caplan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 26,27 MB
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 0691201439
Why we need to stop wasting public funds on education Despite being immensely popular—and immensely lucrative—education is grossly overrated. Now with a new afterword by Bryan Caplan, this explosive book argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skills but to signal the qualities of a good employee. Learn why students hunt for easy As only to forget most of what they learn after the final exam, why decades of growing access to education have not resulted in better jobs for average workers, how employers reward workers for costly schooling they rarely ever use, and why cutting education spending is the best remedy. Romantic notions about education being "good for the soul" must yield to careful research and common sense—The Case against Education points the way.
Author : James Altucher
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 25,79 MB
Release : 2012-09-16
Category : Career development
ISBN : 9781479269389
Don't want to go to college? Don't want crushing student loan debt? Afraid you won't be able to get a job otherwise? 40 Alternatives to College will save you money, geet you greater experience than college would have, give you adventures along the way that you will remember forever, and grant you the satisfaction of having chosen the life you want to lead.
