Study skills for foundation degrees / Dorothy Bedford and Elizabeth Wilson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bedford, Dorothy, author.

Wilson, Elizabeth, Dr., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Study skills--Great Britain.

Study skills.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

"Study Skills for Foundation Degrees offers a step-by-step guide to the skills needed to successfully complete a Foundation Degree. Filled with activities and useful tips, it will help students to move from nervous novice to confident expert and provide them with the necessary tools to accomplish this. By reading this book, students will be able to learn new skills and enhance existing ones"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

About the authors

1 Preparing for foundation degree study

Understanding foundation degrees

Creating a support network of family, friends and colleagues

Preparing a space to study

Some top tips for success

Websites to visit for more information

References

2 Learning as an adult

How do we learn?

Levels of learning

Types of learning

Building on previous experience

Motivation for further study

Managing your morale

Further reading

3 Effective reading and note-taking strategies

The learning resources centre

Reading effectively

Making notes

4 Developing your oral presentation skills

Why develop presentation skills?

What makes a good presentation?

Preparation

The presentation

5 Data collection and presentation

Why collect data?

Deciding what to research

Common data collection techniques

Drawing conclusions from the data

6 Effective academic writing techniques - essays

Writing your first essay

Writing for academic purposes

Checklist before submission of any written work

7 Effective academic writing techniques - other types of assignments

Writing reports

Summarising practical and project work

Writing short entries

Writing a critical review

Reflective writing

Précis, or the art of writing precisely

Writing a dissertation

8 Referencing and avoiding plagiarism

Acknowledging sources of information.

Creating your bibliography

The Harvard system

Sources which should be acknowledged

Online reference generators

What is plagiarism and how can it be avoided?

9 Using technology to enhance your learning

Finding the right search tool

Judging the quality of the information

Organising information using social bookmarks

The importance of anti-virus software and backups

Learning online in the virtual classroom

Creating an e-portfolio

Netiquette - a guide to good communications using technology

Developing your digital skills

10 How to manage your time, handle stress and cope with exams

Practical strategies for managing your time

Ideas for managing stress

Coping with exams and revision

11 Reflective practice and continuing professional development

Keeping a reflective journal

Producing a professional development portfolio

Personal development planning (PDP)

12 Progressing to an honours degree and producing a winning CV

What next? Using your careers service

Further study: how to find the relevant honours degree course

Producing a winning CV: reflecting on your experiences

Now write your CV

Completing an application form

Writing a letter of application

Your next steps on the road of lifelong learning

Bibliography

Websites

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

A David Fulton Book.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-76617-9

1-000-76649-7

0-429-31810-3

9780429318108

OCLC:

1121428565