The academic skills handbook : your guide to success in writing, thinking and communicating at university
Hopkins, Diana, 1961-2018
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Total copies: 1
This is your complete guide to acing your assignments and getting the most out of your time at university. Packed with tips, tools and a digital companion loaded with real-life examples, this book will help you: ·communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity ·watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools ·create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need ·know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver ·turn your skills into success after university. This book is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work.
Main title:
The academic skills handbook : your guide to success in writing, thinking and communicating at university / Diana Hopkins & Tom Reid.
Author:
Hopkins, Diana, 1961-, authorReid, Tom, author
Imprint:
Los Angeles : SAGE Publications, 2018.©2018
Collation:
xv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Part 1. Writing skills. 1. Getting started on your essay2. Getting started on your lab report3. Writing exams, reflective essays, dissertations and posters4. Writing with clarity5. Writing with accuracy6. Being concise7. Writing in academic style8. Referencing with accuracyPart 2. Reading & critical analysis skills. 9. Reading skills10. Critical thinking and analysisPart 3. Presentations, speaking and listening skills. 11. Giving effective presentations12. Communicating in seminars13. Working in groups14. Getting the most out of lectures.
ISBN:
9781473997158 (pbk)9781473997158 (paperback)
Dewey class:
378.170281378.17
LC class:
LB2395
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
701327