Download or read book Study Skills for Master s Level Students revised edition written by Debbie Casey and published by Scion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reviews: "...There are good sections on writing academically at master's level, how to get published and the benefits for postgraduates and the profession of sharing work. The authors conclude with a useful chapter on applying postgraduate skills in the workplace. This excellent guide will also be an invaluable resource in areas of study other than the intended health and social care field." Nursing Standard, Nov 13–19, 2013 This revised and updated edition of Study Skills for Master’s Level Students adopts a reflective approach using exercises that are related to the development of the skills required to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activities encourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student should possess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed. Topics covered include: * Critical thinking * Developing independent study skills * Finding and using literature * Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace * Writing at Master’s level * How to get published. The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly defined learning goals. Reflection points are included in order to support independent learning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book. Study Skills for Master’s Level Students can therefore be used as an independent student study tool or by lecturers in workshop settings. Here's what lecturers thought of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." " Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course."

Download or read book Study Skills for Master s Level Students second edition written by Debbie Casey and published by Scion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study Skills for Master’s Level Students will help students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking, researching and writing. The second edition of this very popular book has been comprehensively updated to include the latest research publications and policy documents. The authors consider the characteristics, expectations and requirements of Master’s level study and examine key topics such as: Critical thinking Developing independent study skills Finding and using literature Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace Writing at Master’s level How to get published. The book is free of jargon and easy to use, with clearly defined learning goals. Questions and reflective activities support independent learning and enquiry, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Study Skills for Master’s Level Students is ideal for independent study or for use by lecturers in workshop settings. From reviews of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." "Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course."

Download or read book Study Skills for Master s Level Students written by Debbie Casey and published by Lantern Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From reviews: "...There are good sections on writing academically at master's level, how to get published and the benefits for postgraduates and the profession of sharing work. The authors conclude with a useful chapter on applying postgraduate skills in the workplace. This excellent guide will also be an invaluable resource in areas of study other than the intended health and social care field." Nursing Standard, Nov 13–19, 2013 This revised and updated edition of Study Skills for Master’s LevelStudents adopts a reflective approach using exercises that are relatedto the development of the skills required to make the transition fromundergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activitiesencourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student shouldpossess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed. Topics coveredinclude: * Critical thinking * Developing independent study skills * Finding and using literature * Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace * Writing at Master’s level * How to get published. The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly definedlearning goals. Reflection points are included in order to support independentlearning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional readingthroughout the book. Study Skills for Master’s Level Studentscan therefore be used as an independent student study tool or by lecturers inworkshop settings. Here's what lecturers thought of the first edition: "Avery comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related toapplication within the workplace." "Easyto read and well presented." "Veryuseful; activities excellent." "Ithought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "Thisbook is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course."

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Download or read book How to Study Effectively 7 Easy Steps to Master Effective Study Skills Student Success Note Taking Exam Preparation written by Troye Bates and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to be effective with your study skills? No need to worry, this study guide will provide you with the necessary tools you need to be successful in studying! Studying is one of the most important tasks in life because it helps you to understand and respect the rule of language. If you don't understand the rule of language, it will be impossible for you to enjoy or even be successful in your studies. Learning how to study helps you avoid anxiety, fatigue, and frustration when you are preparing for an examination. YOU WILL LEARN: - The 7 easy steps to study effectively. - 32 tips on how to become a successful student. - The art of notetaking. - Exam preparation techniques that will result in better grades. - How to be more productive no matter what you are trying to study. Learning how to study is an important life skill. By being a dedicated student, you are likely to witness results and boost your confidence in the process. So, stop dreaming and get started today!

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Download or read book Becoming A Master Student Concise 10th Edition Plus Nolting Math Study Skills Workbook 2nd Edition written by Dave Ellis and published by Houghton Mifflin College Division. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reading and Study Skills written by John Langan and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substance Abuse Recovery in College explains in authoritative detail what collegiate recovery communities are, the types of services they provide, and their role in the context of campus life, with extended examples from Texas Tech University s influential CSAR (Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery) program. Using data from both conventional surveys and end-of-day daily Palm Pilot assessments as well as focus groups, the book examines community members experiences. In addition, the importance of a positive relationship between the recovery community and the school administration is emphasized. Topics covered include: The growing need for recovery services at colleges. How recovery communities support abstinence and relapse prevention. Who are community members and their addiction and treatment histories. Daily lives of young adults in a collegiate recovery community. Challenges and opportunities in establishing recovery communities on campus. Building abstinence support into an academic curriculum. This volume offers clear insights and up-close perspectives of importance to developmental and clinical child psychologists, social workers, higher education policymakers, and related professionals in human development, family studies, student services, college health care, and community services.

Download or read book The Media and Communications Study Skills Student Guide written by Doug Specht and published by University of Westminster Press. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the tips, ideas and advice given to, and requested by, MA students in Media and Communications, are brought together in an easy-to-use accessible guide to help students study most effectively. Based upon many years of teaching study skills and hundreds of lecture slides and handouts this introduction covers a range of general and generic skills that the author relates specifically towards media and communications studies. As well as the mechanics of writing and presentations, the book also shows how students can work on and engage with the critical and contemplative elements of their degrees whilst retaining motivation and refining timekeeping skills. Of course the nuts and bolts of reading, writing, listening, seminars and the dreaded dissertation and essays are covered too. In addition advice on referencing, citation and academic style is offered for those with concerns over English grammar and expression. Aimed primarily at postgraduate students, there is significant crossover with undergraduate work, so this book will also prove of use to upper level undergraduate readers whether using English as a first or second language.

Download or read book The Complete Study Skills Guide written by Catherine Dawson and published by Constable. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the marks on their course. This book is aimed at all students who wish to improve their study skills at almost every level, including college and university students, adult learners, and students on correspondence and distance learning courses. It provides a user-friendly, practical guide to study skills, including information on: - preparing for, taking and passing examinations - how to read for study efficiently and effectively - how to hypothesise, theorise, critique and analyse - improving your mathematical and scientific skills - completing projects and assignments - how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, classes and seminars - time management, organising yourself and building motivation - ways you can improve your marks Quotations, case studies, exercises and useful tips are also included, along with information about study skills websites, software and online tools. AUTHOR BIOG: For over twenty-five years, Dr Catherine Dawson has been a researcher specialising in educational research, and a tutor working with college and university students. She has written extensively for both academic journals and popular magazines and is passionate about providing information to help students succeed on their courses. CONTENTS: CONTENTS 1. Developing your learning skills 2. Learning to be organised 3. Enhancing your reading skills 4. Improving your English language skills 5. Enhancing your writing skills 6. Taking effective notes 7. Improving your listening skills 8. Developing your thinking skills 9. Studying independently 10. Improving your scientific skills 11. Improving your mathematical skills 12. Using information technology 13. Using e-learning technologies 14. Getting the most out of lectures, seminars, tutorials and classes 15. Working in groups 16. Undertaking projects 17. Conducting social research 18. Writing a long report or dissertation 19. Passing examinations 20. Passing tests 21. Improving your presentation skills 22. Increasing your chances of success Appendices Study skills tips Study skills support Study skills software Study skills websites Study skills books.

Download or read book Essential Study Skills written by Tom Burns and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lecturers, why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Request your e-inspection copy today! 'Brilliant little book! ... It's easy to follow and understand, full of practical hints and tips, helps to remove some of the pressures of uni life!' - Amazon review 'Really useful sections on reading and taking notes ... the bread and butter of student life.' - Amazon review Do you want to do better at university? Whether you're a student wanting to improve their study skills or a lecturer who wants to give their students a helping hand with their work, this book is for you. Packed with study tips and handy activities, this proven guide shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time - whatever level you're at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Pass exams with flying colours Stay cool and cope with stress. Practical and interactive, this edition features six brand new chapters to arm you with even more essential skills including how to produce a dissertation, planning your career and focusing on building relationships with lecturers and other students to help you get ahead. Visit the Essential Study Skills Companion Website Launched with this edition is an improved and expanded companion website. Don't miss the extensive range of guidance and resources for both students and tutors, including video tips, study packs, practice exercises and other tools for you to use in both your preparation and actual work. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.

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Download or read book Study Skills for Business and Management written by Patrick Tissington and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to stand out from the thousands of other business and management students when you graduate from university? This comprehensive study skills book gives you all the tools and techniques needed to graduate with a better degree than you thought possible. Study Skills for Business and Management is written in an entertaining and non-patronising way and is filled with examples and case studies. With chapters on efficient and effective reading, working in groups, managing and writing essays and succeeding in exams, this textbook is written specifically with business and management students' needs in mind. Key features: Written by an academic and a recent business and management graduate who are in touch with what it is like to study Business and Management today and the challenges students face Based on primary research in to which study skills are the most effective, providing an evidence-based approach that you can trust in and saving you precious time Contains a wealth of current examples from recent business and management graduates, highlighting examples of good practice as well as common pitfalls to avoid An electronic inspection copy is available for instructors.

Download or read book Simple Guide to Study Skills written by Lindsay B. Smith M.Ed. and published by Study and Succeed. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study Skills eBook & Workbooks Our study skills ebook includes: Skill building strategies each student can tailor to their personal learning strengths Time management Extensive note taking and testing tips Foreign language learning tips and skills Memory enhancement skills Organizational strategies for avoiding procrastination Study skills for finals, mid-terms, open book, and take home tests Benefits Include: More free-time Better grades Greater self confidence Less homework hassle Increased academic independence Significantly less academic stress Lifelong learning skills

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Download or read book Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students written by Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and extended to cover critical reflection and evaluation of information resources, this new edition of Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students is a practical and user-friendly text to help education students develop their understanding of critical analysis. It outlines the skills needed to examine and challenge data and encourages students to adopt this way of thinking to enrich their personal and professional development. The text helps students to develop their self-evaluation skills in order to recognise personal values and perceptions. Critical analysis, modeling, case studies, worked examples and reflective tasks are used to engage the reader with the text - building both skills and confidence. This book is part of the Study Skills in Education Series. This series addresses key study skills in the context of education courses, helping students identify their weaknesses, increase their confidence and realise their academic potential. Titles in this series are suitable for students on: any course of Initial Teacher Training leading to QTS; a degree in Education or Education Studies; a degree in Early Years or Early Childhood Education; a foundation degree in any education related subject discipline. Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds is Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) at Kingston University. Brenda Judge is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. Elaine McCreery is Head of Primary, Early Years and Education Studies programmes at Manchester Metropolitan University. Patrick Jones, now retired, was Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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