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Study Skills for International Postgraduates Martin Davies

Study Skills for International Postgraduates By Martin Davies

Study Skills for International Postgraduates by Martin Davies


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Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere, this book provides clear, comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university. Helping to maximise your chances of academic success, topics include challenges such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.

Study Skills for International Postgraduates Summary

Study Skills for International Postgraduates by Martin Davies

Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere, this book provides clear, comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university. Helping to maximise your chances of academic success, topics include challenges such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.

Study Skills for International Postgraduates Reviews

'Study Skills for International Postgraduates" is an excellent introduction to the culture and demands of Anglo-American post-graduate education. The sections on how to construct papers are especially useful, even for those already familiar with Anglo-American practices. This is a valuable "how-to" manual for those undertaking study abroad.' - Herman Schwartz, University of Virginia, USA 'Extremely comprehensive and detailed, Study Skills for International Postgraduates is a 'must-have' for all graduate students. The writing is clear and concise, with excellent descriptions and examples provided throughout. Students will find the suggestions for time management, study skills, and organizing research and the writing process invaluable.' - Kristen P. Williams, Clark University, USA 'Extensive in its coverage, Study Skills for International Postgraduates is written in a friendly, accessible style and is sure to be a great, practical resource for international students.' - Hayo Reinders, Middlesex University, UK 'The most concrete and practical guide on the market on how to achieve a postgraduate degree, with a maximum of how-to skills and competencies.' - Lotte Rienecker, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 'This book outlines the core skills vital for successful postgraduate study. It will not only assist international postgraduates but will prove a useful guidebook for any student embarking on the postgraduate journey.' - Dennis Grube, Griffith University, Australia

About Martin Davies

MARTIN DAVIES is Acting Directorat the Teaching and Learning Unit,Faculty of Business and Economics,University of Melbourne, Australia.Heis the author of a number of books and haswritten papers for a diverse rangeof scholarly journals.His research interests include critical thinking skills, postgraduate learning, computer-aided argument mapping, evaluation and assessment, history of philosophy, and philosophy of mind.

Table of Contents

Preface.- PART I: BEING A POSTGRADUATE STUDENT Getting Started as a Postgraduate.- PART II: BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS Time Management, Getting Organised.- Managing Information Collected.- Reading: A Complex Skill.- PART III: PERILS AND PITFALLS Plagiarism and Paraphrasing.- Referencing: The Importance of Acknowledgement<.- PART IV: STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF OTHERS: DOING RESEARCH The Research Process.- PART V: WHAT ABOUT ME?: CRITICISING AND ANALYSING Critical Thinking.- PART VI: PUTTING PEN TO PAPER: WRITING FOR ASSESSMENT Writing Style and Language.- Writing Critical Reviews: A Step-by-Step Guide.- Writing an Empirical Report.- Preparing the Research Essay.- Writing a Research Essay.- Writing a Literature Review.- The Final Polish: Editing and Proofreading.- PART VII: BEING HEARD: SPEAKING FOR ASSESSMENT Giving a Paper and Presenting in a Tutorial.- Speaking to your Supervisor or Lecturer.- PART VIII: WANT TO GO FURTHER? Writing a Research Proposal.- What Next? Completing a PHD.- Glossary of Terms.- Reference List.- Index.

Additional information

GOR004122979
9781403995803
140399580X
Study Skills for International Postgraduates by Martin Davies
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Macmillan Education UK
2011-08-25
328
N/A
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