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Kickstarting Your Academic Career Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career By Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career by Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.


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Kickstarting Your Academic Career is a primer on the common scholastic demands that social sciences students face upon entering college or university.

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Kickstarting Your Academic Career: Skills to Succeed in the Social Sciences by Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career is a primer on the common scholastic demands that social sciences students face upon entering college or university. Based on the challenges that instructors most often find students need help with, the authors offer practical advice and tips on topics such as how to communicate with instructors, take notes, read a textbook, research and write papers, and write successful exams. The succinct writing and clear organization make this an essential reference for first-year students as they encounter post-secondary work for the first time, and a useful refresher for upper-year students looking to refine their skills.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career Reviews

I would recommend Kickstarting Your Academic Career to every college student because they can benefit from the advice given in the book. It establishes what mindset you need and what tools you can utilize in order to be as successful as you can throughout your schooling. It is also written in a clear, concise manner that any student can understand regardless of their reading comprehensive skills. -- Lauren Bullock, Sophomore at Stephen F. Austin State University * Link for Counselors *

About Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.

Robert L. Ostergard, Jr. is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. Stacy B. Fisher is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno (retired).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Why Am I Here? From High School to College or University How to Use This Book for Students How to Use This Book for Professors 1. Where to Start? The Basics of the Classroom What to Expect from This Chapter The Syllabus-The Rules of the Game Course Management Systems Professional Etiquette with Your Professor and Teaching Assistants Course Information in the Syllabus Large Class Dynamics Strengths and Weaknesses of Large Classes What to Expect in a Large Class Large Lecture Hall Etiquette Professors, Assistants, and the Large Lectures Students and the Large Lecture Hall Smaller Classes and Tutorials, Sections, or Labs What to Expect in a Small Class Course Discussions and Participation Guidelines for Good Discussion Revisiting the Lecture Important Points to Remember How to Succeed in College Courses In a Large Class In a Small Class 2. So You Thought You Knew How to Read? Readings and Notes for Class Textbooks How Often to Read How to Read and Take Notes from a Textbook Steps to Studying a Textbook Supplemental Texts and Journal Articles Note Taking in Classes Preparing to Take Notes What Am I Supposed to Write Down? How Am I Supposed to Write It Down? Important Points to Remember Textbooks Taking Notes in Class 3. On the Midterm Grind The Professor Gave You a Study Guide-Lucky You! Or Not... Study Groups Types of Exams and Strategies for Each Multiple Guess (Choice) Exams-Being Better than Chance Identification and Short Answers Essays-The Demon Spawn Rears Its Ugly Head Getting Your Grade Taking Charge of Your Education Important Points to Remember How to Succeed on Exams Getting Your Grade 4. Finding Your Curiosity and Research Zen: Skills and the Projects That Build Them Finding Your Curiosity and Research Zen Class Projects: Their Purposes and Some Helpful Suggestions Research Projects Summaries, Critiques, and Literature Reviews Group Projects Simulations and Virtual Experiences Posters Oral Presentations Important Points to Remember 5. Can You Google That? Where to Find Information Finding Data How to (and How Not to) Find Information Can You Google That? How Authoritative Are Your Sources? What to Do with Your Information: Writing, Organizing, and Common Mistakes Multitasking: Something We Are Horrible at Doing Extracting Information Bibliographic Software Suggestions for Avoiding Plagiarism Outlining a Plan for Your Writing Writing Your Project Editing Your Project Research and Crunch Time Important Points to Remember Index

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CIN1442635614G
9781442635616
1442635614
Kickstarting Your Academic Career: Skills to Succeed in the Social Sciences by Robert L. Ostergard, Jr.
Used - Good
Paperback
University of Toronto Press
2017-02-10
144
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