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The Academic Skills Handbook Diana Hopkins

The Academic Skills Handbook By Diana Hopkins

The Academic Skills Handbook by Diana Hopkins


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This is your complete guide to acing your assignments and getting the most out of your time at university, packed with tips, diagnostic tools and tutorials to boost your grades.

The Academic Skills Handbook Summary

The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University by Diana Hopkins

This is your complete guide to acing your assignments and getting the most out of your time at university. Packed with tips, tools and a digital companion loaded with real-life examples, this book will help you:

  • communicate your ideas with confidence and clarity
  • watch your skills grow with diagnostic tools
  • create your own study plan tailored to the skills you need
  • know what your tutor is looking for and how to deliver
  • turn your skills into success after university.

This book is specially designed to show you where your strengths are and what you need to work on, so you get a practice plan that is perfect for your needs. It then arms you with the principles and practice to get ahead in your academic writing, presentations and group work.

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

About Diana Hopkins

Diana Hopkins is a linguist, teacher trainer, and author who has taught in higher education institutions across the world. Her book, Grammar for IELTS, has sold over 200,000 copies. She is now a Freelance Consultant, previously Course Leader in the Academic Skills Centre at The University of Bath, and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Tom Reid is a Freelance Consultant, previously Course Leader in the Academic Skills Centre at The University of Bath. He is a management specialist, and has designed and directed academic skills programmes at universities including Kent at Canterbury and Bath Spa. He is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

Table of Contents

Introduction PART 1 WRITING SKILLS Chapter 1 Getting Started on Your Essay Chapter 2 Getting Started on Your Lab Report Chapter 3 Writing Exams, Reflective Essays, Dissertations and Posters Chapter 4 Writing with Clarity Chapter 5 Writing with Accuracy Chapter 6 Being Concise Chapter 7 Writing in Academic Style Chapter 8 Referencing with Accuracy PART 2 READING AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS SKILLS Chapter 9 Reading Skills Chapter 10 Critical Thinking and Analysis PART 3 PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS Chapter 11 Giving Effective Presentations Chapter 12 Communicating in Seminars Chapter 13 Working in Groups Chapter 14 Getting the Most out of Your Lectures

Additional information

NPB9781473997141
9781473997141
1473997143
The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University by Diana Hopkins
New
Hardback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2018-09-08
344
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