| Description |
1 online resource (201 p.) |
| Series |
Wellbeing and Self-Care in Higher Education Series |
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Wellbeing and Self-Care in Higher Education Series
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of illustrations -- Figures -- Tables -- Series preface -- References -- A note from the series editor -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- I.1 Bringing your whole self to the desk -- I.1.1 Writing with your strengths -- I.1.2 So what actually is writing? -- I.2 Who is doing the writing? -- I.2.1 My story -- I.2.2 Your story -- I.2.3 It takes a village -- I.3 What does 'being well' mean? -- I.3.1 'But I'm no good at meditation!' -- I.3.2 'But I'm no good at exercise!' |
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I.4 How to use this book -- I.5 Wellbeing isn't yet another thing to add to your day -- Chapter 1: Reading and thinking: Also part of the writing process -- 1.1 A mindfulness practice for thinking: Practising focus -- 1.2 A physical wellbeing practice for thinking: A walking practice -- 1.3 How to read and think: Different strategies -- 1.3.1 Focused versus diffuse mode thinking -- 1.3.2 Pre-research reading -- 1.3.3 Reading the academic literature flexibly and with confidence -- 1.3.4 Taking notes -- 1.3.5 Generous reading strategies -- 1.3.6 Put aside time to just think -- 1.3.7 Journaling |
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Chapter 2: Planning: Getting to where you want to go -- 2.1 A mindfulness practice for planning: Visualizing your goals -- 2.2 A physical practice for planning: Stepping yourself through your writing plan -- 2.3 Time and task management -- 2.3.1 Setting your own time and tasks -- 2.3.2 Writing time 'spreaders' and 'stackers' -- 2.3.3 Tracking your progress with 'done lists' -- 2.3.4 Breaking down a project into smaller steps -- 2.4 Planning what you are going to write -- 2.4.1 Dialogical planning -- 2.4.2 Narrative plans -- 2.4.3 Visual plans -- Chapter 3: Writing: Getting the words onto the page |
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3.1 A mindfulness practice for writing: 'The story of my thesis' -- 3.2 A physical wellbeing practice for writing: Finding the perfect set-up to write, for now -- 3.3 How to write: Different strategies -- 3.3.1 Some version of the terrible first draft -- 3.3.2 Your writing software can support your wellbeing -- 3.3.3 Writing with others -- Chapter 4: Recharging: Using rest to help you write -- 4.1 A mindfulness practice for recharging: 'Seeing the forest for the trees' -- 4.2 A physical well-being practice for recharging: Mindful washing up -- 4.3 Recharging: Different strategies |
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4.3.1 The critical distance break -- 4.3.2 Make space to recharge by saying 'no' -- 4.3.3 Do you need a nap? -- 4.3.4 Why researchers should have hobbies -- 4.3.5 Cleaning your workspace/cleaning your headspace -- 4.3.6 Getting back into writing after a break -- Chapter 5: Editing: Getting your thesis into shape -- 5.1 A mindfulness practice for editing: Imagining your ideal reader -- 5.2 A physical wellbeing practice for editing: Three breathing exercises before you start editing -- 5.3 How to edit: Different strategies -- 5.3.1 Be your own best critic -- 5.3.2 How to create a logical structure |
| Summary |
Prioritising wellbeing alongside academic development, this book provides practical advice to help students write well, and be well, during their PhD and throughout their career |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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5.3.3 Editing paragraphs to be steps in your argument |
| Subject |
Academic writing.
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Dissertations, Academic.
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Doctoral students.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000936124 |
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1000936120 |
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