How to Manage your Science and Technology Degree
How to Manage your Science and Technology Degree

Author: Lucinda Becker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0230801935

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How to Manage Your Science and Technology Degree is a ground-breaking book, offering a no-nonsense approach to all areas of undergraduate life, including maximizing learning opportunities, handling mathematics and coping with laboratory work. How to succeed in mastering time and finances is covered, as are examination techniques. It also discusses the wider aspects of university life and helps students to grasp each opportunity available to them. The book concludes with a chapter on how to break into your chosen career.

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.

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.

Business Degree Success
Business Degree Success

Author: Jonathan Groucutt

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2008-08-20

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1137061499

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This is a practical guide for those studying business and management-related subjects at undergraduate level. Written in an engaging and clear style, the book helps students prepare effectively for assignments, presentations, examinations and dissertations, encompassing both business studies and the real workings of business.

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.

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.

The Mature Student's Handbook
The Mature Student's Handbook

Author: Lucinda Becker

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0230364985

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A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.

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

Presentation Skills for Students
Presentation Skills for Students

Author: Joan van Emden

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1137602678

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This is the essential guide to the most transferable of all student skills: delivering a presentation clearly, coherently and confidently. Written in a friendly and accessible style, it takes the fear out of public speaking and helps students to acquire the skills they need to deliver effective presentations at university and in their future careers. Revised and updated throughout, it provides readers with practical guidance on controlling their nerves, creating visual aids and structuring presentations. This is an invaluable resource for students of all disciplines in further or higher education who have to give presentations as part of their course. It is also ideal for recent graduates looking to hone their presentation skills as they enter the job market. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to reflect the latest developments in technology, with new material on making the most of the latest software, platforms and networking tools - Gives students even more support with additional exercises and checklists