Many people engage in formal study without knowing how to learn effectively. This interactive book provides students with innovative and smart ways of making their study more effective, and shows them how to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. Drawing on the latest research into learning, memory, and information processing, the book addresses key questions, such as: What is meant by multiple intelligences? What is your preferred learning style? How can others help you to learn? Do you adopt the appropriate reading strategy? What is critical thinking and why is it important? The principles laid out in the book are suitable for use in the classroom, or in distance, online, or blended learning environments. The text is laid out in an attractive style, and includes questionnaires, activities, key learning points, illustrations, diagrams, flow charts, and mindmaps.
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Think Write is a comprehensive critical thinking, research methodology, and academic writing handbook. It is designed to aid students to understand and meet the varied expectations of higher theological studies. Concepts such as critical thinking, theological thinking, problem statement, primary question, methodology, plagiarism, citation format, can all be difficult to grasp. This book explains each of these in a way that would make sense to MTh and PhD students from the various theological departments. Along with advice to enhance academic research and reading, practical suggestions are offered to improve research assignments, Thesis Proposals, and dissertations. Included is a citation guide based on the Chicago Manual of Style.
Each member has their own unique place in a family. Ron Deal explores the myth of the "blended" family offering practical, realistic solutions for stepfamilies.
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No other book in the Bible presents Jesus Christ and his ministry more clearly than the Book of John. No other guide makes his ministry more understandable than The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of John. Walk with Jesus as he recruits the twelve disciples. Sit down on the hillside and listen as he teaches the parables. Watch as Jesus performs miracle after miracle. And at every step along the way, understand the critical concepts and life-changing lessons Jesus wants you to learn. The Smart Guide to the Bible is a series of simplified commentaries designed to uncomplicate God's word for everyday Bible readers. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these: cross-references to other Scriptures brief commentaries from experts points to ponder the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible practical tips for applying biblical truths to life simple definitions of key words and concepts interesting maps, charts, and illustrations wrap-ups of each biblical passage study questions Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Book of John goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God's word.
The Smart Guide to the Bible is an easy-to-understand Bible guide that takes you through all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments to help you see both the big picture and the Divine details of the Bible. In his practical and user-friendly style, Larry Richards uncomplicates the process of hearing the Divine voice, giving you knowledge, confidence, and clarification about God's words to you. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these: cross-references to other Scriptures brief commentaries from experts points to ponder the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible practical tips for applying biblical truths to life simple definitions of key words and concepts interesting maps, charts, and illustrations wrap-ups of each biblical passage study questions Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible goes beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God' word.
We've all been there: a new school year starts and there's 8 months till your exams - that's plenty of time, right? Then there's 6 months, 3 months, 1 month and oh, now there's 2 weeks left and you haven't started studying... What happens next is a panic-induced mayhem of highlighting everything in the textbook (without even questioning if it's actually helpful). But I'm here to help you change this! In The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need, I'll cover a range of different topics including: · How to get started and pick up that pen · Learning techniques that actually work (hello, science of memory!) · The dos and don'ts of timetabling · And combatting fear of failure, perfectionism, exam stress and so much more! As a fellow student now at university, I definitely don't have a PhD in Exam Etiquette but this is the book younger me needed. All I wanted was one place that had a variety of tried-and-tested methods with reassurance from someone who had recently been through the education system. The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need is just that, and I have collected the best techniques and tools I wish I'd known earlier to help you get through your studies and smash your exams! Jade x
