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How to complete a successful research project / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers
| How to complete a successful research project / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (308 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 371.30281 |
| Soggetto topico |
Report writing
Research - Methodology Academic writing Dissertations, Academic |
| ISBN |
1-292-07348-9
0-273-77409-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover -- Contents -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Part 1: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Taking on a reasearch investigation -- Part 2: Planning your research project -- Chapter 2: Choosing a research topic -- Chapter 3: Framing a research question -- Chapter 4: Writing a project proposal -- Chapter 5: Planning and managing time -- Chapter 6: Working successfully with a supervisor -- Part 3: Researching the literature -- Chapter 7: Finding relevant source material -- Chapter 8: Assessing content in the literature -- Chapter 9: Interpreting published data -- Chapter 10: Note-making from research sources -- Chapter 11: Organising your research materials -- Part 4: Research approaches -- Chapter 12: Using quantitative research methods -- Chapter 13: Using qualitative research methods -- Chapter 14: Conducting experiments and field studies -- Chapter 15: Designing and carrying out surveys and interviews -- Chapter 16: Thinking in research contexts -- Chapter 17: Arriving at a position and supporting it -- Chapter 18: Following guidelines on ethics and safety -- Part 5: Data analysis and presentation -- Chapter 19: Analysing data -- Chapter 20: Presenting data -- Part 6: The writing process -- Chapter 21: Planning the writing phase -- Chapter 22: Writing up in the approved format -- Chapter 23: Writing up in the appropriate style -- Chapter 24: Citing, referencing and avoiding plagiarism -- Chapter 25: Reviewing, editing and proofreading -- Chapter 26: Acting on feedback -- Chapter 27: Presenting your project for assessment -- List of references. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150209003321 |
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| Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2014] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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How to improve your critical thinking & reflective skills / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers
| How to improve your critical thinking & reflective skills / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (291 pages) |
| Disciplina | 808.02 |
| Collana | Smarter Study Skills |
| Soggetto topico | Report writing |
| ISBN | 0-273-77335-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | How to improve your critical thinking and reflective skills |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150226803321 |
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How to succeed in exams & assessments / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers
| How to succeed in exams & assessments / / Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2011] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 192 p. ) : col. ill |
| Disciplina | 378.170281 |
| Collana | Smarter Study Skills |
| Soggetto topico | Test-taking skills |
| ISBN |
0-273-74961-7
1-283-73382-X 0-273-74380-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | CONTENTS Preface and acknowledgements How to use this book Introduction 1. Succeeding in exams and assessments understanding the processes involved in revision and exam-sitting What markers are looking for 2. Assessment at university - How tests and examinations work Physical & mental preparation 3. Physical and mental preparation How to gear up for assessment and exam-sitting Study styles 4. Your learning personality - How to identify and capitalise on your preferred learning style 5. Studying independently - How to organise yourself and develop good study habits 6. Study buddies - How to work with fellow-students to improve the revision experience Time management 7. Time management - How to balance study, family, work and leisure when studying and revising 8. Creating a revision timetable - How to get yourself organised for exam study Revision strategies 9. Focussing your preparation - How to make full use of learning objectives, past papers and other assessment information 10. Exploiting feedback - How to understand and learn from what lecturers write on your work 11. Consolodating your learning - How to revise effectively through active learning 12. Memory tips and techniques - how to develop tools and strategies to help remember information and ideas Stress Management 13. Dealing positively with stress How to cope with the pressures of university life 14. Combatting exam nerves - How to reduce anxiety and perform well under pressure As the exam approaches 15. Exam strategies - how to ensure you have the appropriate tactics 16. Improving your exam performance - How to avoid common pitfalls Tackling specific types of exam and assessment 17. Multiple-choice and short-answer questions - How to tackle short-answer formats 18. Numerical questions - How to approach quantitative problems 19. Essay-style assessments - How to maximise your marks 20. Tutorial Assessment How to make your contribution count 21 . Assessments of practical and laboratory work How to improve your marks References and further reading Glossary |
| Altri titoli varianti | How to succeed in exams and assessments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150232803321 |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2011] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Så lyckas du med essäer och inlämningsuppgifter / / Kathleen McMillan och Jonatan Weyers ; översättning och bearbetning till svenska: Anna Brynhammar
| Så lyckas du med essäer och inlämningsuppgifter / / Kathleen McMillan och Jonatan Weyers ; översättning och bearbetning till svenska: Anna Brynhammar |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Prentice Hall, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 378.242 |
| Collana | Studera smart |
| Soggetto topico | Report writing |
| ISBN |
1-280-78098-3
0-273-72663-3 9786613691378 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | swe |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150224603321 |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, England : , : Prentice Hall, , 2010 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The study skills book / / Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers
| The study skills book / / Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers |
| Autore | McMillan Kathleen |
| Edizione | [Third edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Harlow, England : , : Pearson Education Limited, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xi, 450 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 371.30281 |
| Collana | Smarter study skills |
| Soggetto topico |
Study skills
Students, Foreign - Great Britain College student orientation - Great Britain |
| ISBN |
1-283-68380-6
0-273-77334-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- The Study Skills Book -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- How to Use This Book -- Understanding What University Involves -- Preparing for University -- Starting Out -- General Expectations -- What Makes University Education Different -- Graduate Skills and Attributes -- Managing Yourself -- Personal Development Planning -- Time Management -- Financial Tips -- Campus Orientation -- Social Life at University -- Contributing to the Academic and Outside Community -- Developing Your Learning Skills -- Your Learning Personality -- Studying Independently -- Lectures -- Listening Skills -- Note-taking in Lectures -- Co-operative Learning -- Participating in a Team -- Laboratory Sessions and Field Visits -- Tutorials -- Thinking Critically -- The Library as a Resource -- Analysing and Evaluating Information -- Effective Academic Reading -- Note-making from Texts -- Computing Literacy -- E-learning -- Number Crunching -- Interpreting and Presenting Data -- Shaping Up in Maths -- Improving Your Academic Writing -- Tackling Writing Assignments -- Academic Writing Format -- Planning Writing Assignments -- Citing and Listing References -- Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement -- Academic Writing Style -- Shaping Your Text -- Improving Your Grammar -- Better Punctuation -- Better Spelling -- Enhancing Your Vocabulary -- Reviewing, Editing and Proof-reading -- Presentation of Assignments -- Performing Well in Course Assessments -- Assessment at University -- Multiple-choice and Short-answer Questions -- Numerical Questions -- Essay-style Assessments -- Tutorial Assessment -- Assessments of Practical and Laboratory Work -- Tackling a Dissertation or Project -- Choosing a Dissertation or Research Topic -- Ethics in Researching and Reporting -- Report Writing -- Literature Surveys -- Poster Presentations.
Spoken Presentations -- Exploiting Feedback -- Succeeding in Exams -- Physical and Mental Preparation -- Creating a Revision Timetable -- Revision Tips -- Memory Tips and Techniques -- Focusing Your Revision -- Study Buddies -- Improving Your Exam Performance -- Exam Strategies -- Combating Exam Nerves -- Planning for the Future -- Planning for a Career -- Assessing Yourself -- Your Curriculum Vitae -- Kick-starting Your Career -- Appendix: Student Resources -- References and Further Reading. |
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McMillan Kathleen
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| Harlow, England : , : Pearson Education Limited, , 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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