This book will help to improve confidence and help part-time and distance learning students to build on the skills and experience gained at work. Throughout the book examples are included using real life case studies drawn from the experiences of students who have been successful in achieving their degree without giving up their job. Contents Preface Chapter 1 Studying: a life changing experience Difference patterns of work and study Auditing your support network Understanding your learning style Using your workplace as a source of learning Finding a place and time to study Time management Barriers to learning Managing morale and motivation References / further reading Chapter 2 Personal Development Planning Reflective Writing Personal Development Planning (PDP) Producing a Professional Development Portfolio References / Further reading Chapter 3 Strategies for supporting learning Using the Learning Resources Centre Reading effectively Making notes and effective summaries of texts Identifying key points from lectures Learning in tutorials, groups and seminars Looking at available support for improving basic skills References / Further reading Chapter 4 Using technology to enhance your learning Using the internet and electronic resources The importance of anti-virus software and backups Learning online in the virtual classroom Developing your information technology skills Chapter 5 Preparing for research Preliminary issues Gaining access to workplace data The research process Determining what to research Ethical considerations Reviewing the literature Ensuring validity and reliability Choosing your research sample References / Further reading Chapter 6 Data collection, analysis and presentation Choosing an appropriate methodology Qualitative data collection methods Quantitative data collection methods Analysing qualitative data Analysing quantitative data Presenting the findings Drawing conclusions from the data References / Further reading Chapter 7 Quotations, citations and bibliographies Why you need to cite your sources Quotation in the text How to cite work in the text Using and citing electronic material Footnotes and endnotes Compiling a bibliography Electronic bibliographic management How to avoid plagiarism References / Further Reading Chapter 8 Techniques for academic writing Expectations of academic writing Understanding generic assessment criteria and marking schemes Managing the writing process for producing assignments Preparing for your first essay Writing for academic purposes - some practical guidance The process of writing your essay Writing reports and dissertations References / Further reading Chapter 9 Developing Oral Presentation Skills Why develop presentation skills Participating in seminars and tutorials How to plan an effective presentation Using audio visual aids Using PowerPoint and other technology Making your presentation Group presentations References / Further reading Chapter 10 Coping with exams and revision Stress management Drawing up a revision timetable Planning an examination strategy The night before the exam The day of the exam During the exam References / Further reading Chapter 11 After your degree: looking to the future Using your careers service Auditing your personal experiences Writing a professional CV Completing your application References / Further reading Bibliography Glossary Index Features Study Skills for Part-time Students covers all of the key skills areas that will have the most impact on performance on any part-time degree course, including: · Making the most of learning opportunities at work · Maintaining your work/life balance · Using technology to enhance your learning · Personal development planning and writing a winning CV · Introducing research skills · Developing successful academic writing · Improving your presentation techniques · Successful examination techniques All of these skills, which are as essential in the workplace as they are on an academic course, are covered in detail, giving invaluable practical advice on how to increase performance, grades and abilities. Real-life examples, self-assessment exercises and end-of-chapter quizzes will help students assess their current skills base, develop this further and learn how to apply them in work and study scenarios.

Study Skills for Part-Time Students

Test Preparation

Bedford, Dorothy

Study & Test-Taking Skills

Longman

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees

Education & Teaching

Wilson, Elizabeth

Higher & Continuing Education

Routledge

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. This third edition has been fully updated and features new chapters on e-learning and dissertations as well as expanded sections on ethics, feedback and referencing. Each chapter includes practical guidance as well as student perspectives that will help students through their course of study. It includes advice on how to support learning, boost motivation and enhance time management, and covers all the essential skills required for successful study, including: <ul>
<li>Effective reading and note-taking strategies </li> <li>Developing oral skills in a wide range of presentation settings, including what makes a good presentation and how each stage of the process can be prepared for </li> <li>Carrying out well-planned, methodologically sound and well-written research</li> <li>Preparing for examinations and other forms of assessment</li> <li>Producing a professional development portfolio or winning CV </li> </ul>
Highly accessible, this new edition is an essential resource for all Foundation Degree students who want to get the most out of their course, mature students or anyone with limited or no experience of academic study.

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees is a much needed resource for anyone thinking about or currently studying at foundation degree level. If you are unsure whether you have the academic skills to handle it, this book will prepare and guide you, in a clear accessible way, through the broad range of study-related issues you may encounter. By helping you to develop a broad range of study skills essential for success on any foundation degree course, you will soon have the confidence to rise to any challenge that comes your way. This new edition has been fully updated and features new chapters on effective academic writing for other types of assignments such as reports, project work, diary entries, seminar papers and reviews and e-learning. Highly accessible with a wide range of activities and useful tips to help you through the course of your studies, this new edition covers all the essential skills you will need including: • How to take good notes and read effectively • Developing successful academic writing • Research skills • E-learning • Producing a professional development portfolio • Presentation techniques • Referencing and avoiding plagiarism Also offering help with managing your time, boosting your morale and keeping motivated, this essential text will be an invaluable resource for Foundation Degree students that want to get the most out of their course as well as mature students and those with limited or no experience of academic study.

Returning to study but unsure whether you’ve got the skills to cope?   Study Skills for Foundation Degrees will prepare and guide you through the broad range of study-related issues you can expect to encounter in a clear and accessible manner. By helping you to develop a broad range of study skills essential for success on any FD course, you’ll soon have the confidence to rise to any challenge thrown your way! Key features include:    data collection and presentation how to take good notes and read effectively developing oral presentation skills and effective writing techniques how to produce bibliographies, quotations and citations maintaining a work-life balance producing a professional development portfolio progressing to an honors degree and producing a winning CV.   Study Skills for Foundation Degrees is designed for mature students and those returning to an academic environment after a long absence, but it will also be useful to a wide range of motivated foundation degree students aiming to improve their confidence and study technique.

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Study Skills for Part-Time Students

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees

Study Skills for Foundation Degrees