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Academic Skills Handbook, The: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University 2nd Revised edition

Academic Skills Handbook, The: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University 2nd Revised edition

Paperback by Hopkins, Diana; Reid, Tom

Academic Skills Handbook, The: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University

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ISBN:
9781529796797
Publication Date:
21 Feb 2024
Edition/language:
2nd Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
448 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 May 2024

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Academic Skills Handbook, The: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University

Description

This is your complete guide to success in navigating, writing, thinking, and communicating at university. Packed with tips, diagnostic tools, guided exercises, and full text examples, it equips you to boost your grades, ace your assignments, and get the most out of your time at university. This book helps you: Prepare for and navigate university culture Develop the academic skills needed for success at university 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 The Academic Skills Handbook 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. What's new to this edition? Three chapters on university culture, writing blogs, and online and blended learning (including best practices for using AI as a support tool), as well as new annotated examples of course work and increased coverage of wellbeing. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

Contents

Part 1: Transition to University Chapter 1: Understanding university culture Part 2: Reading & Note-Taking Skills Chapter 2: Reading skills Part 3: Listening and Speaking Skills Chapter 3: Getting the Most Out of Lectures Chapter 4: Communicating in Seminars Part 4: Blended/Online Learning Chapter 5: Getting the most out of a blended learning approach Part 5: Course Work & Assignments Chapter 6: Academic Essays Chapter 7: Lab Reports Chapter 8: Presentations Chapter 9: Working in Groups Chapter 10: Taking Exams Chapter 11: Writing Dissertations Chapter 12: Writing Posters Chapter 13: Reflective Essays Chapter 14: Writing a blog Part 6: Taking a Critical Approach Chapter 15: Taking a critical approach Part 7: The Core skills of good writing Chapter 16: Writing with Clarity Chapter 17: Writing with Accuracy and correct use of grammar Chapter 18: Being Concise Chapter 19: Writing in Academic Style Part 8: Referencing and citing sources Chapter 20: Referencing with accuracy

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