Invaluable jargon-free guide for anyone doing a nursing degree, providing study support and helping you to improve your academic writing and referencing skills.Academic Writing and Referencing for your Nursing Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of:what constitutes good academic writing in nursinga range of strategies for writing successful essays and reportsthe importance of clarity and coherence in your w...

If you are embarking on a university criminology, policing or other law enforcement professional degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in ...

Communication Skills for your Social Work Degree will help you to:improve your oral and written communication skills in a range of academic and professional settingsimprove your public speaking, including academic presentationsimprove your practical writing and speaking skillsIf you are embarking on a university social work degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to ach...

Critical Thinking Skills for your Social Work Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of:the nature of critical thinking, and of its relevance and importance in HEhow to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your social work studiesthe importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your fieldthe need to adopt a critical approach to writin...

A one-stop guide for social work students that offers extensive study support and skills development.In this comprehensive guide, we cover four key areas all tailored specifically for social work:Studying for your Social Work DegreeAcademic Writing and ReferencingCommunication Skills, andCritical Thinking Skills.The compendium includes up to date coverage of all the relevant study skills required to succeed...

Communication Skills for your Education Degree will help you to:improve your oral and written communication skills in a range of academic and educational settingsimprove your public speaking, including academic presentationsimprove your practical writing and speaking skillsIf you are embarking on a university education or teaching degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need...

An essential guide for all students studying for a Master's degree in social work, whether they have come directly from their undergraduate studies or after a period of employment.This book focuses specifically on the skills needed to study social work at Master's level, helping students get to grips with the academic rigour required at this higher level of study. This includes research skills, writing style, tone, the emphasis on self-reflection and the need to co...

Communication Skills for your Nursing Degree will help you to:improve your oral and written communication skills in a range of academic and healthcare settingsimprove your public speaking, including academic presentationsimprove your practical writing and speaking skillsIf you are embarking on a university nursing or midwifery degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to ...

Critical Thinking Skills for your Education Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of:the nature of critical thinking, and its relevance and importance in HEhow to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your studies within educationthe importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your fieldthe need to adopt a critical approach to writin...

If you are embarking on a university-based education degree, including initial teacher training, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher e...

If you are embarking on a university nursing or midwifery degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner aut...

Studying for your Social Work Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a social worker. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand:the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into itwhat to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university studentteaching and assessment methods within social work, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environmenthow to manage ...