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How to research & write a successful PhD / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers Phd
| How to research & write a successful PhD / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers Phd |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, : Pearson, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xv, 406 p.) : ill. (some col.) |
| Disciplina | 808.066378 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic writing
Dissertations, Academic - Authorship |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Libros electrónicos. |
| ISBN | 0-273-77407-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | How to Use this Book -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 Taking on postgraduate studies -- 2 Principles of postgraduateness -- GETTING STARTED -- 3 Identifying and framing research questions -- 4 Writing a proposal or research plan -- KEY PhD RESEARCH SKILLS -- 5 Developing as a researcher -- 6 Planning and time management -- 7 Information literacy for PhD study -- 8 Accessing content from the literature -- 9 Organising research materials -- INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS DURING A RESEARCH PROGRAMME -- 10 Successful postgraduate-supervisor relationships -- 11 Dealing with the highs and lows of being a postgraduate -- 12 Working in a research team -- 13 Teaching as a postgraduate -- 14 Giving a research seminar or paper -- 15 Preparing and presenting a poster -- 16 Being appraised -- RESEARCH METHODS -- 17 Critical thinking -- 18 Arriving at a position and supporting it -- 19 Research ethics and safety -- 20 Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism -- 21 Interpreting and presenting data -- 22 Aspects of qualitative research -- 23 Aspects of quantitative research -- 24 Experiments and field studies -- WRITING UP YOUR RESEARCH -- 25 Links between research, writing and speaking -- 26 The nature of scholarly writing -- 27 Scholarly writing style -- 28 Elements of a thesis -- 29 Becoming an autonomous writer -- 30 Thesis presentation -- EXAMINATION AND BEYOND -- 31 The PhD viva -- 32 Publishing your research -- 33 After your doctorate -- List of references. |
| Altri titoli varianti | How to research and write a successful PhD |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150211703321 |
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| Harlow, : Pearson, 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How to write dissertations & project reports / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers
| How to write dissertations & project reports / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, : Pearson, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 288 p. ) : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 808.02 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Collana | Smarter study skills |
| Soggetto topico |
Dissertations, Academic
Research Report writing |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Libros electrónicos. |
| ISBN |
1-283-73402-8
0-273-74384-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- 1. Tackling a dissertation or project report: how to make the best possible start -- 2 . Choosing a dissertation or project report: how to decide on a theme for your investigation -- Planning your research -- 3. Writing a proposal: how to structure a successful dissertation or research proposal -- 4. Time management: how to write your dissertation or project while balancing family, work and leisure -- 5. Planning for dissertations: how to begin your research and evolve a model for your writing -- 6. Planning for experimental projects: how to organise your efforts effectively -- Finding and filtering information -- 7. Information literacy: how to make the best use of the library resources -- 8. Effective academic reading: how to read efficiently and with understanding -- 9. Analysing and evaluating source material: how to filter and select relevant material as part of the research process -- 10. Note-making from source material: how to create effective notes to support your dissertation and project research -- Applying research techniques -- 11. Principles of quantitative research: how to obtain and analyse numerical information -- 12. Principles of qualitative research: how to obtain and analyse descriptive information -- 13. Experimental research and field visits: how to develop and apply your skills -- 14. Thinking critically: how to develop a logical approach to analysis and problem-solving -- Working with data and numbers -- 15. Number crunching: how to solve problems in arithmetic and algebra -- 16. Interpreting and presenting data: how to understand and produce graphs, tables and basic statistics -- Addressing issues of plagiarism, referencing and ethics -- 17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement: how to avoid being accused of stealing the ideas and work of others -- 18. Citing and listing references: how to refer appropriately to the work of others -- 19. Ethics in researching and reporting: how to follow good research practice -- Writing a first draft -- 20. Structuring a dissertation: how to organise your writing within a standard framework -- 21. Structuring a project report: how to select and shape your content appropriately -- 22. Academic writing style: how to adopt appropriate language conventions -- Editing, revising and presenting -- 23. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading: how to make sure that your writing is concise and correct -- 24. Exploiting feedback: how to understand and learn from what your supervisor writes on your work -- 25. Presentation of dissertations and reports: how to follow the appropriate academic conventions -- References and further reading -- Glossary. |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, : Pearson, 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How to write essays & assignments / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers
| How to write essays & assignments / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, : Pearson, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xi, 252 p. ) : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 808.02 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Collana | Smarter study skills |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic writing
Essay - Authorship Report writing |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Libros electrónicos. |
| ISBN |
0-273-74963-3
1-283-73415-X 0-273-74382-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction 1. Why expressing yourself well in writing is important - how to develop your writing skills What markers are looking for 2. What markers are looking for in your essays and assignments - how to identify the key elements required to meet markers' expectations Getting started 3. Tackling writing assignments - How to get started Researching your topic 4. Effective academic reading - How to read efficiently and with understanding 5. Library and learning resources - How to make the best use of the facilities 6. Note-making from texts - How to create effective notes for later reference 7. Thinking critically - How to develop a logical approach to analysis, synthesis and evaluation Writing a first draft 8. Academic writing formats - How to organise your writing within a standard framework 9. Planning writing assignments - How to respond to the task Writing technique 10. Academic writing style - How to adopt appropriate language conventions 11. Shaping your text - how to create effective sentences and paragraphs 12. Improving your grammar - How to avoid some common errors 13. Better punctuation - How to use punctuation marks appropriately 14. Better spelling - How to spell competently 15. Enhancing your vocabulary - How to increase your word power Editing & Revision 16. Reviewing, editing and proof-reading - how to make sure your writing is concise and correct Plagiarism and referencing 17. Plagiarism and copyright infringement - how to avoid being accused of stealing the ideas & work of others 18. Citing and listing references - how to refer appropriately to the work of others Presentation 19. Presentation of assignments - how to follow the appropriate academic conventions Improving your marks 20. Exploiting feedback - how to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work 21. Essay writing in exams - how to improve your marks References and further reading Glossary. |
| Altri titoli varianti | How to write essays and assignments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150232703321 |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, : Pearson, 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How to write for university : academic writing for success / / Kathleen McMillan, Jonathan Weyers
| How to write for university : academic writing for success / / Kathleen McMillan, Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, : Pearson, 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 255 p.) : ill |
| Disciplina | 808.066378 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Collana | Smarter study skills |
| Soggetto topico | Academic writing |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Libros electrónicos. |
| ISBN |
1-78764-422-7
1-292-00647-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | INTRODUCTION -- Chapter 1: The importance of writing at university -- ESSENTIALS FOR GETTING STARTED -- Chapter 2: University writing in context -- Chapter 3: Lectures, listening and academic writing -- Chapter 4: Researching information for writing assignments -- Chapter 5: Reading effectively -- Chapter 6: Notes from lectures and reading -- Chapter 7: Speaking, thinking and academic writing -- UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTS AND PRACTICES REKATING TO ACADEMIC WRITING -- Chapter 8: Organising yourself for writing -- Chapter 9: The format of academic writing -- Chapter 10: Following the expected academic style in your writing -- Chapter 11: Information-processing and critical thinking for writing -- Chapter 12: Referring to source material in your writing -- Chapter 13: Presentation of academic assignments -- Chapter 14: What markers look for when assessing written work -- DEVELOPING FUTURE ACADEMIC WRITING -- Chapter 18: Acting on the feedback on your coursework -- Chapter 19: Academic writing in exams -- APPENDICES -- Appendix 1: Speed-reading techniques -- Appendix 2: Examples of note-creation styles -- Appendix 3: Fallacies and logic: Examples of weak thinking -- Appendix 4: Sample plan for a student writing task -- Appendix 5: Introductions and conclusions - weak or strong? -- Appendix 6.1: Outline for citing sources using Harvard style -- Appendix 6.2: How to list different types of source following Harvard style -- Appendix 7: Simplified rules of punctuation -- Appendix 8: Basic spelling rules -- Appendix 9: Definitions of grammar terms -- Appendix 10: How to solve common errors in grammar -- Glossary -- References and further reading. |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, : Pearson, 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Practical skills in biomolecular sciences / / Rob Reed, David Holmes, Jonathan Weyers, Allan Jones
| Practical skills in biomolecular sciences / / Rob Reed, David Holmes, Jonathan Weyers, Allan Jones |
| Autore | Reed Rob (Robert H.) |
| Edizione | [Fifth edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England ; ; New York : , : Pearson, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (556 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 574.19283 |
| Soggetto topico |
Molecular biology
Biomolecules Biochemistry |
| ISBN | 1-292-16121-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of boxes -- Preface -- List of abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- For the student -- Study and examination skills -- 1. The importance of transferable skills -- 2. Managing your time -- 3. Working with others -- 4. Taking notes from lectures and texts -- 5. Learning effectively -- 6. Revision strategies -- 7. Assignments and exams -- 8. Preparing your curriculum vitae -- Information technology and learning resources -- 9. Finding and citing published information -- 10. Evaluating information -- 11. Using online resources -- 12. Bioinformatics - Internet resources -- 13. Using spreadsheets -- 14. Using word processors, databases and other packages -- Communicating information -- 15. Organising a poster display -- 16. Giving a spoken presentation -- 17. General aspects of scientific writing -- 18. Writing essays -- 19. Reporting practical and project work -- 20. Writing literature surveys and reviews -- Fundamental laboratory techniques -- 21. Essentials of practical work -- 22. Bioethics -- 23. Health and safety -- 24. Working with liquids -- 25. Basic laboratory procedures -- 26. Principles of solution chemistry -- 27. pH and buffer solutions -- 28. Introduction to microscopy -- 29. Setting up and using a light microscope -- The investigative approach -- 30. Making measurements -- 31. SI units and their use -- 32. Scientific method and design of experiments -- 33. Making notes of practical work -- 34. Project work -- Working with cells and tissues -- 35. Sterile technique -- 36. Culture systems and growth measurement -- 37. Collecting and isolating microbes -- 38. Identifying microbes -- 39. Naming microbes and other organisms -- 40. Working with animal and plant tissues and cells -- 41. Homogenisation and fractionation of cells and tissues -- Analytical techniques.
42. Calibration and its application to quantitative analysis -- 43. Immunological methods -- 44. Using stable isotopes -- 45. Using radioisotopes -- 46. Measuring light -- 47. Basic spectroscopy -- 48. Advanced spectroscopy and spectrometry -- 49. Centrifugation -- 50. Chromatography - separation methods -- 51. Chromatography - detection and analysis -- 52. Principles and practice of electrophoresis -- 53. Advanced electrophoretic techniques -- 54. Electroanalytical techniques -- Assaying biomolecules and studying metabolism -- 55. Analysis of biomolecules: fundamental principles -- 56. Assaying amino acids, peptides and proteins -- 57. Assaying lipids -- 58. Assaying carbohydrates -- 59. Assaying nucleic acids and nucleotides -- 60. Protein purification -- 61. Enzyme studies -- 62. Membrane transport processes -- 63. Photosynthesis and respiration -- Genetics -- 64. Mendelian genetics -- 65. Bacterial and phage genetics -- 66. Molecular genetics I - fundamental principles -- 67. Molecular genetics II - PCR and related applications -- 68. Molecular genetics III - genetic manipulation techniques -- Analysis and presentation of data -- 69. Manipulating and transforming raw data -- 70. Using graphs -- 71. Presenting data in tables -- 72. Hints for solving numerical problems -- 73. Descriptive statistics -- 74. Choosing and using statistical tests -- Index. |
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Reed Rob (Robert H.)
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| Harlow, England ; ; New York : , : Pearson, , 2016 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Practical skills in chemistry / / John R. Dean, Alan M. Jones, David Holmes, Rob Reed, Jonathan Weyers, Allan Jones
| Practical skills in chemistry / / John R. Dean, Alan M. Jones, David Holmes, Rob Reed, Jonathan Weyers, Allan Jones |
| Autore | Dean John R |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, : Prentice Hall, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xvii, 569 p.) : ill |
| Disciplina | 542 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
JonesAlan M
HolmesDavid <1946-> ReedRob (Robert H.) JonesA. M <1945-> (Allan M.) WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Soggetto topico |
Chemistry - Study and teaching
Chemistry |
| ISBN |
1-283-17322-0
9786613173225 0-273-73119-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover -- Practical Skills in Chemistry -- Contents -- List of boxes -- Preface to the second edition -- Guided tour -- For the student -- Acknowledgements -- List of abbreviations -- Study and examination skills -- The importance of transferable skills -- Managing your time -- Working with others -- Taking notes from lectures and texts -- Learning and revising -- Curriculum options, assessments and exams -- Preparing your curriculum vitae -- Information technology and library resources -- Finding and citing published information -- Evaluating information -- Using online resources -- Internet resources for chemistry -- Using spreadsheets -- Word processors, databases and other packages -- Communicating information -- Organising a poster display -- Giving a spoken presentation -- General aspects of scientific writing -- Writing essays -- Reporting practical and project work -- Writing literature surveys and reviews -- Fundamental laboratory techniques -- Your approach to practical work -- Health and safety -- Working with liquids -- Basic laboratory procedures I -- Basic laboratory procedures II -- pH and buffer solutions -- The investigative approach -- Making and recording measurements -- SI units and their use -- Scientific method and design of experiments -- Project work -- Laboratory techniques -- Melting points -- Recrystallisation -- Solvent extraction -- Distillation -- Reflux -- Evaporation -- Inert atmosphere methods -- Combinatorial chemistry -- Classical techniques -- Qualitative techniques for inorganic analysis -- Gravimetry -- Procedures in volumetric analysis -- Acid-base titrations -- Complexometric titrations -- Redox titrations -- Precipitation titrations -- Instrumental techniques -- Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis -- Calibration and quantitative analysis -- Basic spectroscopy -- Atomic spectroscopy -- X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy -- Chromatography - basic principles -- Gas and liquid chromatography -- Electrophoresis -- Electroanalytical techniques -- Radioactive isotopes and their uses -- Infrared spectroscopy -- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy -- Mass spectrometry -- Thermal analysis -- Analysis and presentation of data -- Using graphs -- Presenting data in tables -- Hints for solving numerical problems -- Descriptive statistics -- Choosing and using statistical tests -- Drawing chemical structures -- Chemometrics -- Computational chemistry -- Answers to study exercises -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150243803321 |
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Dean John R
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| Harlow, : Prentice Hall, 2011 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Study skills for international students / / Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers
| Study skills for international students / / Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Prentice Hall, , [2011] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xi, 499 p. ) : ill |
| Disciplina | 378.17028108691 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | WeyersJonathan D. B |
| Soggetto topico |
Study skills
Students, Foreign - Great Britain College student orientation - Great Britain |
| ISBN |
1-283-73358-7
0-273-73121-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Contents About the authors Preface Acknowledgements Guided tour 1 Using this book Toolkit A: Adapting to a new educational experience 2 Understanding the UK educational system 3 Preparing for university in the United Kingdom 4 Adjusting to another culture 5 Starting out 6 Campus orientation 7 Getting organised Toolkit B: Managing yourself in the UK 8 Graduate skills and attributes 9 Time management 10 Budgeting and banking 11 Social life at university 12 Keeping a good work-life balance Toolkit C: Developing your learning skills for the UK context 13 Studying independently 14 Lectures 15 Listening skills 16 Note-taking in lectures 17 Co-operative learning 18 Participating in a team 19 Laboratory sessions and field visits 20 Tutorials 21 Thinking critically 22 The library as a resource 23 Analysing and evaluating information 24 Effective academic reading 25 Note-making from texts 26 Using technology for learning Toolkit D: Improving your academic writing 27 English as an academic language 28 Tackling writing assignments 29 Academic writing format 30 Planning writing assignments 31 Citing and listing references 32 Plagiarism and copyright infringement 33 Reviewing, editing and proof-reading 34 Presentation of assignments Toolkit E: Performing well in course assessments 35 Assessment at university 36 Multiple-choice and short-answer questions 37 Numerical questions 38 Essay-style assessments 39 Tutorial assessment 40 Assessments of practical and laboratory work 41 Choosing a dissertation or project topic 42 Planning a dissertation or project 43 Conducting research for a dissertation or project 44 Report writing 45 Literature surveys 46 Poster presentations 47 Spoken presentations 48 Exploiting feedback Toolkit F: Succeeding in exams 49 Physical and mental preparation 50 Creating a revision timetable 51 Active learning 52 Memory tips and techniques 53 Focussing your revision 54 Study buddies 55 Exam strategies 56 Combating exam nerves 57 Improving your exam performance Appendix: student resources References and further reading Glossary Index |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, England : , : Prentice Hall, , [2011] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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