Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Earth and Environmental Science Students written by Pauline E Kneale and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are moments in everyone's degree when you are expected to do something unfamiliar and daunting - present a seminar, go on a fieldtrip, create a wiki page, lead a lab team - and how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Studying at university requires a different approach from studying at school and this book explains this transition. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, this book will prove invaluable throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science degree. Designed for all geography, earth science and environmental science students, this book provides guidance on: time management and effective research constructing essays and creating arguments giving presentations confidently undertaking fieldwork and laboratory work avoiding plagiarism and citing references correctly using e-technologies such as blogs and your university's VLE online assessment and peer feedback. This guide also explains the role of the academic and how it differs from that of a school teacher, and prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.
Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Students A Practical Guide 2nd Edition written by Pauline E Kneale and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts and examples, this book is designed to help you throughout your degree. Designed for all geography students, this guide delves into coping with conflicting time commitments, constructing essays, dissertations, and more. Updated and revised throughout, this new edition contains a new chapter on Careers and CVs, showing how geography can help you develop skills of use to future employers.
Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Students written by Pauline Estner Kneale and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Students written by Pauline E. Kneale and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are moments in everyone's college study when one has to do something -- lead a seminar, go on a field trip, cite ref., think through arguments -- but how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts and examples, the book is intended for all geography students. It considers: coping with conflicting time commitments, preparing essays, presentations in class, managing different styles of assessment, dissertations, tutorial activities, discussion and debate, and much more. Sound advice is mixed with crossword puzzles, games and reassurance. "A hands-on manual designed to help you make the most of your college courses -- and enjoy it." Originally published for the U.K. university system, but applicable to U.S. students.
Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Students written by Pauline E. Kneale and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study Skills for Geography Students discusses the skills students need to research and study for a Geography degree. It delves into coping with conflicting time commitments, constructing essays, presentations with posters and in class, managing different styles of assessment, dissertations, tutorial activities, discussion and debate, and much more. Sound advice is mixed with crosswords, games and reassurance. Study Skills For Geography Students is a hands-on manual designed to help students make the most of their course--and enjoy it.
Download or read book Study Skills for Geography Earth and Environmental Science Students written by Pauline Estner Kneale and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide will help you to survive and thrive during your degree and on into the workplace. Everything you do at university can be useful in your career. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, the new expanded fourth edition of this book is an invaluable resource throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science studies. This book provides guidance for successful study on many topics including: Starting as a student Being an effective researcher Presenting information effectively in posters, presentations, essays and reports Time management, well-being and ethics Field and laboratory work Assessment and feedback Written in an accessible style, this guide also explains the role of the academic, and how it differs from that of a school teacher. It prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.
Download or read book Studying Geography at University written by Simon Tate and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading academics, this book is an invaluable ‘how to ...’ guide to studying for a Geography degree. Written in a practical and conversational style, it offers important insights into how to succeed in the first year of your degree course, covering everything from how to succeed in assessments to how to decide where to live. Some of the information the book provides is academic and some of it is non-academic, as negotiating both is important in order to be successful in the first year of a Geography degree. Studying Geography at University is ideal for those in the early stages of applying to university. Each chapter offers hints and tips and gives practical real-world insights into becoming a successful geography student that will enrich applications, open days and visit days. It is also possible to dip into the chapter summaries, ‘What Do Students Say?’ and ‘Top Tip’ boxes only. Written by current students, from a range of institutions, these provide unique insights into the book's key points. Current students should also keep and refer to the book as an invaluable guide through the first few months of their degree. This guide is a must-read for anyone starting their studies in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or any other related subject at university.
Download or read book Geography at University written by Gordon Clark and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003-01-13 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `An essential easy-to-use guide to geography... unique in providing not only advice but also activity based guidance to both potential and current geography undergraduates... an all encompassing text which offers a fresh and original outlook on geography at degree level' Lorraine Craig, Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers)
Download or read book A Student s Introduction to Geographical Thought written by Pauline Couper and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ism-busting text is an enormously accessible account of the key philosophical and theoretical ideas that have informed geographical research. It makes abstract ideas explicit and clearly connects it with real practices of geographical research and knowledge. Written with flair and passion, A Student′s Introduction to Geographical Thought: Explains the key ideas: scientific realism, anti-realism and idealism / positivism / critical rationalism / Marxism and critical realism/ social constructionism and feminism / phenomenology and post-phenomenology / postmodernism and post-structuralism / complexity / moral philosophy. Uses examples that address both physical geography and human geography. Use a familiar and real-world example - ‘the beach’ - as an entry point to basic questions of philosophy, returning to this to illustrate and to explain the links between philosophy, theory, and methodology. All chapters end with summaries and sources of further reading, a glossary explaining key terms, exercises with commentaries, and web resources of key articles from the journals Progress in Human Geography and Progress in Physical Geography. A Student′s Introduction to Geographical Thought is a completely accessible student A-Z of theory and practice for both human and physical geography.
Download or read book Active Learning and Student Engagement written by Mick Healey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines significant issues in geography teaching and learning from the perspectives of an international network of academic geographers and postgraduate students. Drawing on classroom experiences and research in a wide variety of educational settings, the authors describe conceptually interesting and practical applications for enhancing student learning through inquiry, problem-based learning, field study, online collaboration, and other highly engaging forms of pedagogy. Other articles focus on approaches for improving the experiences of distance learners, strategies for enhancing the employability of geography students, and preparing students to engage ethical issues in the discipline. An international audience of educators will find much of value through the use of comparative examples, literature reviews encompassing research in multiple national contexts, and an underlying awareness of the diversity of practices in higher education internationally. This book is a collection of articles previously published in two special issues of the Journal of Geography in Higher Education.
Download or read book Study Skills for Town and Country Planning written by Adam Sheppard and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sheppard and Smith provide a clear, accessible and friendly guide to studying to become a planner, with great tips, insight and advice – including what employers will be looking for and the importance of lifelong learning" - Michael Harris, Deputy Head of Policy and Research, Royal Town Planning Institute "If you are thinking of studying town and country planning at university, this book tells you what to expect and how to succeed" - Cliff Hague, Emeritus Professor of Heriot-Watt University and Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute Study Skills for Town and Country Planning is a basic introduction to studying planning, a ′how to′ for students to develop a relevant skill set to succeed in their degree, and a guide to applying those skills in a very practical and diverse workplace. Clearly written and accessible, the book includes: Up-to-date case studies, providing real examples of applying the relevant tools and techniques covered in the book Practical activities, such as preparing and practising presentations and drafting short reports ′Tips for Success′ Suggestions for further reading a Glossary explaining new terms This student-focused guide provides an introduction to the study skills associated with town and country planning for anyone considering or already studying a planning related course. Adam Sheppard is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England. Nick Smith is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Maps Geography Grades 3 6 written by and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GRADES 3–6: With age-appropriate activities, this beginning social studies workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in map skills and geography. INCLUDES: This elementary workbook features easy-to-follow instructions and practice on key topics such as US geography, grid maps, US regions, global geography, North and South American geography, and more! ENGAGING: This geography and map workbook features colorful photographs and illustrations with fun, focused activities to entertain children while they grasp concepts and skills for success. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: This elementary workbook for kids is a great learning resource for at home or in the classroom and allows parents to supplement their children's learning in the areas they need it most. WHY CARSON DELLOSA: Founded by two teachers more than 40 years ago, Carson Dellosa believes that education is everywhere and is passionate about making products that inspire life's learning moments.
Download or read book Thinking Like a Geographer written by Rebecca M. Burley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking Like a Geographer focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to geography. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Students will develop and practice geography skills, such as reading and creating maps, graphs, and charts; examining primary and secondary sources; and thinking spatially on a variety of scales. Thinking Like a Geographer reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities. Grade 2
Download or read book Study Skills for Psychology Students written by Sylvie Collins and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The problem with the first year was I didn't know what I didn't know, and even when I thought there was something I was supposed to know I didn't know what to do about it."" This quote from a perplexed undergraduate student illustrates the plight of many first-years who feel overwhelmed by the demands made on them at university, combined with the expectation of lecturers and tutors that they will already know how to study independently. 'Study Skills for Psychology Students' is a light-hearted yet comprehensive guide to studying psychology at university. Covering topics such as using the library and other resources, making effective notes in lectures and successful revision skills, the authors provide a practical guide to help the new student get the most out of their psychology course. Finally, in addition to the generic information needed by all students embarking on a degree course, 'Study Skills for Psychology Students' includes psychology specific material on Ethics, Professional Data Acquisition and Interviewing Skills.
Download or read book Experiential Learning in Geography written by Jonathan E. Wessell and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides insight into the importance and impacts that experiential learning has in geographic education by examining the experience, the methods of evaluation, and the encounters that students have shared about their experiences. It allows the reader to gain insight into what it really takes to prepare and lead students in such experiences both domestically and internationally. The book can be used as a guide to planning, but also demonstrates the use of experiential learning theory throughout these experiences and especially the importance of reflection by the students on what they are experiencing. The book is beneficial to students and faculty alike that are studying geography education.
Download or read book Studying Geography and History Made Easy written by Verta Midcalf and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studying Geography and History Made Easy explains the facts of US geography and history from A to Z. All succinctly in one book. No more searching for important dates and events. This expanded version of the book is in full color with visuals for greater clarity. WWII ends this book.
Download or read book Geography Skills Activities written by Barbara Gregorich and published by Walch Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... designed to help students master the essentials of map reading and interpretation." -- p. vii.
