The Sciences Good Study Guide

The Sciences Good Study Guide

Author: Andrew Northedge

Publisher: Open University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780749234119

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Guide for students starting to study sciences at college or university


The Good Study Guide

The Good Study Guide

Author: Andrew Northedge

Publisher: The Open University

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0749259744

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Developing your learning skills is one of the best investments you can make. We all need to be lifelong learners now. Whether you are an experienced student or just starting out this book will stimulate, guide and support you. It will make you think about yourself and how your mind learns. And it will change forever the way that you study.Topics include:- motivating yourself and managing your time- taking full advantage of your computer- reading with concentration and understanding- developing flexible note-taking strategies- getting the most from seminars and workshops- making presentations- researching online- handling numbers and charts with confidence- writing clear, well argued assignments- doing yourself justice in exams.For more information, go to www.goodstudyguide.co.uk


Studying at a Distance: a Guide for Students

Studying at a Distance: a Guide for Students

Author: Christine Talbot

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2016-03-16

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0335262554

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This authoritative book has supported thousands of distance learners, providing accessible support and friendly advice for their studies. This essential guide provides practical help for anyone who is embarking on a distance learning course. Ideal for those who have not previously studied at a distance or for students returning to study after a break, it covers fundamental issues such as motivation, goal-setting, time management and coping strategies. The fourth edition includes: • How to understand the distance learning experience and what your institution expects of its distance learners • The practicalities of learning at a distance, including how to get support when you need it • Updated information on the use of new technologies in distance learning, including mobile learning • Tips and advice on doing a research project at a distance • Coverage of key study skills including reading and note-making, completing written assignments, developing critical analysis skills and avoiding plagiarism • Support for international students in understanding how to make the most of studying remotely at a UK Higher Education institution Hallmark features of this book are the comments and advice offered by students and tutors sharing their own experiences of distance learning. It also includes comprehensive self-study activities that highlight the element of active learning that is crucial to successful studying at a distance. Studying at a Distance, 4th edition is a key resource for undergraduates and postgraduates in all open and distance learning or e-learning courses.


500 Tips on Assessment

500 Tips on Assessment

Author: Sally Brown

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1134292015

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An invaluable dip-in aid for hard-pressed lecturers and teachers in further and higher education. It should be read, enjoyed and seriously considered by all those concerned about the quality and appropriateness of their assessment methods.


The Sciences, Study Guide

The Sciences, Study Guide

Author: James Trefil

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780471199687

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Within this text, the authors explore the main aspects of physical and life sciences and will show how to integrate these scientific principles into everyday life and events. The reader/student will examine such issues as human health, technology, environmental concerns and more.


Student Study Guide With SPSS Workbook for Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Student Study Guide With SPSS Workbook for Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Author: Gregory J. Privitera

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2011-08-26

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1452203342

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The Study Guide to Accompany Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences includes a review of chapter learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms, essential statistical formulas, special tips and insights for students, and chapter summaries. To practice skills, the guide offers word searches and crossword puzzles for each chapter, extensive practice quizzes linked to chapter learning objectives and SPSS in Focus exercises which complement those in the book.


Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges

Handbook for Teachers in Universities and Colleges

Author: David Newble

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1135376255

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First Published in 2000. This is the fourth edition of a handbook that has already become well-known to many academic staff. Its popularity rests on the way it presents ideas about teaching and learning underpinned by research findings, but in a form that provides detailed, helpful advice for teachers in higher education. he Handbook could be used to support any of the many training programmes being introduced into colleges and universities around the world, as indeed previous editions have already done. The various chapters focus on the specific skills that are dealt with in such programmes: large-group and small-group teaching, methods of assessment and so on. They also include advice on how to present conference papers, an area where advice seems sorely lacking.


500 Tips for Tutors

500 Tips for Tutors

Author: Philip Race

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780415342780

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Aimed at university and college lecturers, this stimulating resource presents hundreds of fresh, practical tips covering the entire spectrum of situations faced in teaching and learning. The structure allows you to dip in and use at your leisure.


How to Study for CPD in Health Care

How to Study for CPD in Health Care

Author: Kym Fraser

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-05-07

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1135267219

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Becoming a student again can be a daunting prospect, particularly if it has been a while. Written specifically for health care professionals undertaking continuing professional development and for those starting a health care degree, this book covers the key skills that underpin effective study, including time management, writing drafts and seeking feedback. With three student case studies based in health care settings to illustrate examples, the book shows how experience can aid learning and how learning can be used to improve practice in the workplace. The book covers the vital issues that students will face including chapters on: preparing to study - which includes help on choosing a course, negotiating your study needs with family and friends, developing a study time table and organising your place of study study management and learning - how we can choose the ways in which we learn using different strategies and resources depending on what we want to achieve study skills - focussing on the key elements of studying: writing assignments; preparing for exams; learning online; working online and working in groups. The book discusses how to undertake successful university study. Studying for Continuing Professional Development in Health is a highly practical text, which will be an invaluable resource for health professionals entering higher education for the first time or returning after a long break.