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The academic skills handbook : your guide to success in writing, thinking and communicating at university / Diana Hopkins & Tom Reid

By: Contributor(s): Series: Student success ; 2E | Sage study skillsPublisher: London : SAGE Publications, [2024]Copyright date: ©2024Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xviii, 420 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1529796806
  • 9781529796803
  • 1529796792
  • 9781529796797
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 378.170281 23/eng/20231120
LOC classification:
  • LB2395 .H65 2024
Online resources:
Contents:
1. Understanding University Culture -- 2. Reading and Note-Taking Skills -- 3. Getting the Most out of Lectures -- 4. Communicating in Seminars -- 5. Getting the Most out of a Blended Learning Approach -- 6. Academic Essays -- 7. Lab Reports -- 8. Presentations -- 9. Working in Groups -- 10. Taking Exams -- 11. Writing Dissertations -- 12. Creating Posters -- 13. Reflective Essays -- 14. Writing a Blog Post -- 15. Taking a Critical Approach -- 16. Writing with Clarity -- 17. Writing with Accuracy and Correct Use of Grammar -- 18. Being Concise -- 19. Writing in Academic Style -- 20. Referencing with Accuracy
Summary: 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
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First edition: 2018

Includes bibliographical reference (page 416) and index (417-420).

1. Understanding University Culture -- 2. Reading and Note-Taking Skills -- 3. Getting the Most out of Lectures -- 4. Communicating in Seminars -- 5. Getting the Most out of a Blended Learning Approach -- 6. Academic Essays -- 7. Lab Reports -- 8. Presentations -- 9. Working in Groups -- 10. Taking Exams -- 11. Writing Dissertations -- 12. Creating Posters -- 13. Reflective Essays -- 14. Writing a Blog Post -- 15. Taking a Critical Approach -- 16. Writing with Clarity -- 17. Writing with Accuracy and Correct Use of Grammar -- 18. Being Concise -- 19. Writing in Academic Style -- 20. Referencing with Accuracy

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

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