Bøger i Bloomsbury Study Skills serien
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- Finding and Using the Right Resources
423,95 kr. Skills for finding information are essential for academic study and beyond. This illustrated guide provides practical advice on how to source and use the right resources. It includes guidance on how to carry out a literature review as well as the skills needed for finding and evaluating information.
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- 423,95 kr.
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198,95 kr. From your studies to your career, reflection and reflective writing is a key skill for personal and professional development. However, reflective writing requires a different approach to essays or reports - it can be difficult to know how to accomplish it. Written in a supportive and inclusive tone, The Student's Guide to Reflective Writing is an ideal resource for anyone faced with reflective writing assignments. It provides clear and practical advice on every step of the process, showing you how to:- Record your experiences- Choose what to write about- Structure your assignment- Write reflectively using appropriate tone and language; and- Incorporate theory and refer to professional skills and competenciesThroughout the book, there are a wealth of practice tasks and detailed examples of reflective writing from a range of disciplines. It also contains a glossary of sentence structures to help you get started and build your confidence. This hands-on and supportive guide equips you with the skills to write critically, reflectively and successfully.
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- 198,95 kr.
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- How to make the most of your student experience
228,95 kr. - There are a host of useful illustrations, diagrams, checklists, exercises and real student stories to help you get the most from the book. - It's easy to find your way around the chapters so you can pick the bits that are most relevant for you.
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- 228,95 kr.
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248,95 kr. This practical, research-informed text will provide students across all disciplines with models, tasks and activities to enable them to plan, action, write and present quality research. It will help develop ideas, creative thinking and systematic research practices to enable students to produce high quality dissertations and reports.
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- 248,95 kr.
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424,95 kr. Through its use of conversational and supportive tones, this popular guide puts readers at ease, assisting the transition to academic study. With clear explanations, summaries and exercises, it is an invaluable companion for the mature student. This third edition has much new content including a new chapter on writing a dissertation proposal.
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- 424,95 kr.
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481,95 kr. These days, most students arrive at university with some IT skills. Most have surfed the Internet, used email and word processing applications, but few have used spreadsheets or presentation software. Even where students are able to use applications, many are unaware of the extent to which they can be used to aid their studies. Taking account of students' existing skills, IT Skills for Successful Study will help students to develop intermediate or advanced IT skills in those areas most relevant to studying, and to use IT for maximum benefit.
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- 481,95 kr.
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502,95 kr. As students of mathematics or its applications progress, courses focus increasingly on mathematical theories and applications themselves, and less on how to study these complex ideas. This text aims to bridge this gap by focusing on the essential skills needed to study these complex ideas.
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- 502,95 kr.
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483,95 kr. This book offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the use of internet technology in research. It provides full accounts of the different ways in which online resources can help with research projects in any area of the social sciences or humanities along with useful hints and tips as to how you can make the internet work for you.
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- 483,95 kr.
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- Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
218,95 kr. Aimed at students wishing to improve their writing skills, this guide deals with the key basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling while also showing students how to construct a sentence, how to build a paragraph and how to structure an essay. This third edition includes an expanded 'Spot the Mistake' section.
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- 218,95 kr.
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477,95 kr. This book is an essential guide for students contemplating or embarking upon work placements. Using comments from students, employers and tutors, it includes guidelines on how to find an appropriate placement; audit skills; construct a strong CV and application; prepare for an interview and derive maximum benefit from the work placement experience. The book identifies common problems facing students, together with remedial strategies, and offers suggestions for tackling written and oral assignments. Finally, it shows how to create and implement a successful job-search strategy.
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- 477,95 kr.
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507,95 kr. This is a practical guide for those studying business and management-related subjects at undergraduate level. Written in an engaging and clear style, the book helps students prepare effectively for assignments, presentations, examinations and dissertations, encompassing both business studies and the real workings of business.
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- 507,95 kr.
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351,95 kr. Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.
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- 351,95 kr.
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- The Secrets of Effective Writing
263,95 kr. Shows students how to make their writing effective and grammatically correct. Organised into mini units and easy to read, it deals with everyday tasks and problems. This second edition adds further guidance on common questions raised by students, for example 'When does one use italics and/or underlining?'
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- 263,95 kr.
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396,95 kr. Research Using IT offers a step-by-step explanation of how to research and how a computer can make the whole process a lot easier. The book assumes no previous experience of either research or computing, and uses no unnecessary jargon. It covers everything the student will need to know in order to carry out a successful research project - from choosing a topic, exploring the values and ethics in research, to guidance on the technical issues of conducting research. This book is an invaluable guide for anyone undertaking a research project.
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- 396,95 kr.
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258,95 kr. Clearly illustrated with examples of written work and useful interactive exercises, this guide will encourage independent learning, helping arts and humanities students to develop effective study habits and learn successful strategies for reading and writing about theoretical texts.
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- 258,95 kr.
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- Decide. Prepare. Apply.
248,95 kr. You2Uni is the ideal book for young people thinking about going to university, and for teachers and careers advisors who want to support entry into higher education. It helps readers make informed decisions about what is right for them, improve their academic skills, and develop skills for independent everyday life.
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- 248,95 kr.
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637,95 kr. This essential companion for lecturers and study skills advisors alike sets study skills teaching in context and outlines positive environments to enhance student skills. It provides practical guidance on developing interactive group skills, revision and exam strategies, writing, memory and critical analysis skills.
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- 637,95 kr.
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- Opening Doors into the Job Market
423,95 kr. David Littleford, John Halstead and Charles Mulraine have over 60 years experience of working with young people at the start of their careers.
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- 423,95 kr.
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500,95 kr. This innovative book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to all areas of undergraduate life, from getting started and maximizing learning opportunities to making choices, mastering time management and succeeding in exams.
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- 500,95 kr.
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463,95 kr. This book is an essential guide to all aspects of open and distance learning, covering how to choose a course, how to manage the routine aspects of studying and how to make the most of the learning opportunities, skills development and career advancement that can arise from your course.
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- 463,95 kr.
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373,95 kr. This book is designed to help readers to make the transition from a first degree or from the workplace to a postgraduate course.
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- 373,95 kr.
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499,95 kr. How to Manage Your Science and Technology Degree is a ground-breaking book, offering a no-nonsense approach to all areas of undergraduate life, including maximizing learning opportunities, handling mathematics and coping with laboratory work.
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- 499,95 kr.
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- How to Plan, Draft, Write and Finish a Doctoral Thesis or Dissertation
487,95 - 1.197,95 kr. This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published.
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- 487,95 kr.
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479,95 kr. Many students arrive at university with the idea that this will be 'the time of their lives'. Covering many aspects of university life such as finance, accommodation, leaving home and joining the social scene, this guide will help students reap the greatest possible benefit and enjoyment from their time at university.
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- 479,95 kr.
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- A Guide to Understanding Language
421,95 kr. This text is suitable for students who are beginning linguistics. It assumes no prior knowledge and contains useful suggestions for developing an understanding of the subject.
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- 421,95 kr.
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323,95 kr. A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges. Includes worked examples, exercises and space for recording strategies and successes. Covers areas such as lectures, seminars, reading and note-taking, presentations, writing, exams, time management, finance and careers.
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- 323,95 kr.
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447,95 kr. This is an easy to use guide on how to complete the various types of assessment normally encountered in undergraduate law programmes. Encouraging students to apply the skills they have learnt, it covers a wide range of tasks including essay writing, giving presentations and moots, taking exams and completing dissertations.
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- 447,95 kr.
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335,95 - 382,95 kr. Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere, this book provides clear, comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university. Helping to maximise your chances of academic success, topics include challenges such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.
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- 335,95 kr.
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421,95 kr. This volume explains economic theory, introducing differing approaches from Marxism to feminist, to environmental, supported by working examples, tables and graphs. It also offers advice on learning techniques, essay writing, revision and examinations, and has a chapter on maths and statistics.
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- 421,95 kr.
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421,95 kr. We've written this book to support students in studying programming. So we have a strong classroom background - teaching students on a daily basis - and a strong research background, knowing what has been investigated (and written on) with regard to students' knowledge, conception and difficulties in introductory programming.
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- 421,95 kr.