How to Manage your Postgraduate Course
How to Manage your Postgraduate Course

Author: Lucinda Becker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1350318205

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This book is designed to help readers to make the transition from a first degree or from the workplace to a postgraduate course. It focuses on the management of the processes involved in gaining a postgraduate qualification, rather than just outlining the mechanics of the studying and research. International in its approach, the book encourages readers to assess, in a systematic way, the transferable skills that they can develop as part of their course, an area of personal development that is of increasing importance.

The Essential Guide to Postgraduate Study
The Essential Guide to Postgraduate Study

Author: David Wilkinson

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2005-10-10

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9781412900638

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Presents advice and guidance for postgraduate students in Great Britain, covering such topics as the application process, research proposals, academic writing, networking, and teaching opportunities.

How to Manage your Distance and Open Learning Course
How to Manage your Distance and Open Learning Course

Author: Lucinda Becker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1350318191

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This book is an essential guide to all aspects of open and distance learning, covering how to choose a course, how to manage the routine aspects of studying and how to make the most of the learning opportunities, skills development and career advancement that can arise from your course. Key areas include time management, flexible learning techniques, assessment, finance, problem solving and dovetailing your course with domestic and professional commitments. The guidance is always practical and the tone is positive.

Planning Your Postgraduate Research
Planning Your Postgraduate Research

Author: Margaret Walshaw

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1137427353

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This comprehensive and easy-to-use book supports postgraduate researchers in the early stages of their project. Written in an engaging and accessible style, it helps readers to clarify what they want to research and how to conduct that research. Each chapter covers a key stage in the process, from selecting an appropriate research topic and developing a working research question through to assimilating and evaluating relevant literature. It then guides researchers through the process of writing a literature review, selecting a research methodology and creating a research proposal. This invaluable guide is ideal for PhD and Masters students alike and will equip them with the skills needed to get their research project underway

The Postgraduate Research Handbook
The Postgraduate Research Handbook

Author: Gina Wisker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 0230364942

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This lively and rigorous book provides guidance on planning and conducting postgraduate research. Divided into four parts, each of which looks at a different stage of the process, it covers everything from choosing a research area and selecting appropriate methodologies to analysing data and learning from feedback. Chapters contain both active and reflective tasks to help readers develop the skills needed to produce a high-quality dissertation or thesis and offer supportive advice on establishing successful working relationships with supervisors and peers. Clear and accessible in its approach, this book is an indispensable introduction to successful research for postgraduates of all disciplines. New to this Edition: - Fully revised and improved sections on methodology, theorising, engaging with the literature and life after research - Additional guidance on developing soft skills, such as communication and time management, and becoming an active member of the academic community

Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study
Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study

Author: Geoffrey C Elliott

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2018-03-14

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 152645047X

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The leap between the undergrad and postgrad can sometimes come as a surprise, especially if you′ve been out of education for a while. Postgraduate study involves applying skills and knowledge in a more sophisticated and advanced way than was required during your degree. Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study demystifies some of the expectations of post-grad study and outlines tools and strategies for developing skills that will improve your work throughout the whole of your post-graduate course. This book advises you on how to: decide what to read, and how best to read it produce engaging outputs in writing or speaking that are convincing and engaging pursue academic arguments and show evidence of research/reading maximize your employability after graduation. Get ahead of the game and equip yourself with the skills needed to supercharge your postgraduate work! The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

The Good Supervisor
The Good Supervisor

Author: Gina Wisker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 1137024232

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This engaging book outlines effective strategies for supervising students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It covers each stage of the research journey and provides guidance on working with students to define research topics, select appropriate methodologies, write up theses and prepare for the viva. It also supports supervisors in establishing and maintaining good supervisory practices, and shows how supervisors can help students to help themselves. This will be essential reading for supervisors of undergraduate or postgraduate research projects, dissertations and theses. It is also an ideal resource for student researchers looking to get the most out of their relationship with their supervisor. New to this Edition: - New content on cross-cultural supervision, online distance supervision and sustaining research communities and networks

The Exam Skills Handbook
The Exam Skills Handbook

Author: Stella Cottrell

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1137013567

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Provides an easy-to-follow set of strategies and techniques that build to a plan for achieving your best possible exam performance. It gives practical step-by-step guidance in long-term planning for optimal performance through to last minute revision strategies. This fully updated, two-colour edition includes two brand new chapters.

Managing Your Academic Career
Managing Your Academic Career

Author: Wyn Grant

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0230208606

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This book provides recent entrants to academic jobs in the humanities and social sciences with a guide to success in their chosen career. It covers how to get a job, time management, relations with colleagues, effective teaching, PhD supervision and examining, getting published and career development.

Studying Law
Studying Law

Author: Simon Askey

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-07-23

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1137412690

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Studying Law introduces students to the fundamental legal skills that they will need to successfully study the subject, such as case analysis, legislative interpretation, problem solving and essay writing, and to the core Law subjects themselves and the distinctions between them.