The Practical Guide to Revision Techniques


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This is the ultimate handy guide for anyone who is looking for more effective ways to revise. Packed with simple ideas that have been used successfully by students over many years, it provides: ? 35 tried-and-tested practical revision techniques to dip into and try out ? clear step-by-step instructions ? interactive explanations of how we remember information ? advice on how to personalise revision techniques to suit your individual learning preferences. Each of the techniques is clearly and attractively presented in full colour. Fully explained examples show how to put the ideas into effective action. The Practical Guide to Revision Techniques is a must for any student who'd like to understand more about their memory and how to use it more powerfully, not only for exams but in years to come.




A Practical Guide to Behavioral Research


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Ideal for students in research methods courses and for readers seeking a clear guide to conducting behavioral studies, the fourth edition of A Practical Guide to Behavioral Research provides an accessible introduction to the techniques and tools of behavioral research used in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, as well as in business, education, design, and program evaluation. It offers a multi-method, hands-on, interdisciplinary approach including observation, interviewing, questionnaire construction, experimentation, content analyses, case studies, and the use of personal documents and archival measures. Students are encouraged to learn by using statistical techniques rather than just reading about them. This revision includes a new chapter describing the research opportunities provided by using the Internet in behavioral research, and new material on the use of computers in running research studies and in data analysis. It also expands coverage of case studies and qualitative research, and introduces the role of the camera in behavioral research. Details on conference presentations and on writing technical reports and journal articles are included. This edition also features more information on work being done outside of North America. Lively and straightforward, the fourth edition of A Practical Guide to Behavioral Research is an indispensable tool for teachers in need of an excellent textbook, and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in behavioral studies




Tutoring Writing


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In addition to providing a thorough review of theory and research of the principles and practices of tutoring, Tutoring Writing offers a rich toolbox of tutoring tips.




Writing the Literature Review


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This accessible text provides a roadmap for producing a high-quality literature review--an integral part of a successful thesis, dissertation, term paper, or grant proposal. Each step of searching for, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing prior studies is clearly explained and accompanied by user-friendly suggestions, organizational tips, vignettes, and examples of student work. Also featured are excerpts from peer-reviewed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods articles. This is the first book to focus on crafting different types of reviews (systematic, traditional–narrative, or hermeneutic–phenomenological) that reflect the writer's research question, methodological choices, and approaches to knowledge. It describes what all reviews have in common and highlights distinct characteristics of each type. The book includes dos and don'ts for evaluating studies and constructing an argument, and software suggestions for locating, organizing, and arranging sources. Pedagogical Features *Checklists and "To Do" activities that break down key steps to take. *Boxed examples, graphics that organize and visually illustrate key concepts, and summary tables. *Group activities that invite students to further explore and apply the methods discussed in each chapter. *Detailed directions for using four different organizing strategies: synthesis matrix, summary table, mapping, and topic outline. *End-of-chapter summaries and "What's Next" sections. *Assessment matrices for reviewing and refining the completed literature review. Winner (First Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Nursing Research Category




The Practical Guide to Revision Techniques


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Written by an expert in the field, this guide contains a range of practical revision techniques.




How to Pass Any Exam


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A cheerful, practical guide for anyone taking an exam or test, from GCSEs and university degrees to vocational training exams and driving tests. It offers advice on revision techniques, overcoming blind spots, reading a test paper, and coping with nerves.




Living Revision


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"Revision is the spiritual practice of transformation--of seeing text, and therefore the world, with new eyes. Done well, revision returns us to our original love." In Living Revision, award-winning author and teacher Elizabeth J. Andrew guides writers through the writing and revision process. With insight and grace, Andrew asks writers to flex their spiritual muscles, helping them to transform their writing as they in turn transform themselves into more curious and reflective human beings.




The Lazy Student's Revision Guide


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Are your exams fast approaching? Are you starting to panic that you're never going to be ready for them? You're not alone. It's an unfortunate truth that good study technique is rarely taught in schools, colleges or universities. Which is where The Lazy Student's Revision Guide comes in. This book is packed full of study hacks that take you through the revision process in a concise and easy-to-read manner. I understand that you don't have time to sit and read a 300 page manual on how to pass your exams. Let's face it; if you did, then you could make a start on that pile of textbooks in front of you... This book is for students looking for a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to revision that has actionable advice to get you started soon. In this guide you'll learn how to: Make sure you're physically and mentally prepared to study successfully Create a revision timetable that you'll actually be able to stick to Avoid information overload and focus your studies on the things you need to know to ace your exams Produce top quality revision notes that you'll use again and again Prepare for your exams without letting revision take over your life The study tips, tricks and hacks in The Lazy Student's Revision Guide are proven to improve exam performance. All you need to do to get the results you deserve is follow the steps in this guide. Can you really afford to waste another day on revision techniques that might not even be working? Read this book, apply the techniques you learn and you're guaranteed better exam results than you ever thought were possible. What other students have said about The Lazy Student's Revision Guide: "I have recently finished my mock exams and I now know that I have been studying a little wrong! The Lazy Student's Revision Guide is very well written and is very informative. People who are about to start revising for exams need to know what to do and how to do it and this book does exactly that!" Lara Taylor "This book is a MUST read for students! As a student myself (and a lazy one at that) it has given me helpful tips and tricks to becoming a more successful student! A+++" Rachel Wilson "Enlightening read from an intelligent author who clearly knows what he's talking about. This book has been a great help for me during my studies and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone who has no idea how they should even start revision. A quick read and the step-by-step process makes it very easy to follow." Munirah Patel Scroll up and get your copy today!







Teaching Hacks: Fixing Everyday Classroom Issues with Metacognition


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This book is a practical guide offering new ways to fix many typical day-to-day issues in schools using metacognition to offer effective and efficient solutions. Discover new ways to enhance your own teaching with metacognition and how to apply it to many common aspects of teaching and learning. Every chapter is written by a different education expert and takes a solution-focused approach exploring metacognitive strategies and ideas for the classroom. Key topics include: Smart revision strategies Nuanced and effective feedback The power of modelling answers Student motivation and resilience Supporting struggling writers Integrating metacognition across the curriculum And much more!