| Description |
x, 294 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Thinking about learning -- 2. Listening and participating -- 3. Reading for academic purposes -- 4. Basic academic writing skills -- 5. Further academic skills: working on an assignment -- 6. Essays and reflective writing -- 7. Doing case studies and writing reports -- 8. Collaborative learning: working in groups -- 9. Presentations -- 10. Examinations -- 11. Doing small-scale exploratory research projects -- 12. Writing up research -- Appendix A: Basic guidelines for writing citations and reference list items (APA) -- Appendix B: Additional exercises for chapter 3 -- Appendix C: Additional exercises for chapter 4 -- Appendix D: Case study exercise -- Appendix E: Reading and understanding a research article |
| Summary |
A comprehensive guide to the academic skills required for successful completion of a university degree. Introduces students to core skills of reading, writing, group work, research and exams. Turner, Griffith University; Lynette Ireland, James Cook University; Brenda Krenus, University of Melbourne; Leigh Pointon, Griffith University |
| Analysis |
Study guides & learning skills (Australia) |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2008 |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 281-287 |
| Subject |
Academic writing.
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Academic achievement.
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Education, Higher.
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Study skills.
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| Author |
Ireland, Lynette, author
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Krenus, Brenda, author
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Pointus, Leigh, author
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| LC no. |
2010278698 |
| ISBN |
9780195568363 (paperback) |
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