Author: Peter Levin
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: student, friendly, guides, teamwork, guide, successful
Number of Pages: 136
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 0335215785
ISBN-13: 9780335215782

A must for all students involved in group projects This concise, practical guide is for anyone placed in a group and assigned a project to carry out. It goes straight to the heart of the matter and deals pragmatically with common student concerns such as: How to allocate work appropriately How best to communicate and conduct meetings How to keep a team together How to deal with people who are taking a “free ride” or who try to dominate How to work constructively with people one doesn’t know—and people one doesn’t like very much How to resolve

Author: Peter Levin
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: student, friendly, taught, undergraduates, postgraduates, guides, writing, reading, guide, write, essays, essay
Number of Pages: 136
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 0335215777
ISBN-13: 9780335215775

This accessible and succinct guide will enable students to read and write effectively and efficiently--leading to grades that do justice to the work they put in. Practical hints and suggestions that really work are coupled with insights into academic writing, critical reading, and methods of presentation.. .

Author: Peter Levin
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: student, friendly, exams, taught, postgraduates, guides, undergraduates, preparing, guide, sail, traditional
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 0335215769
ISBN-13: 9780335215768

This lively, short and to-the-point guide helps students prepare for exams with two to three hours to answer questions they have not previously seen. Straightforward and supportive, it encourages you to take control of your own learning and studying, explains the language of exam questions, and offers techniques and approaches for your personal circumstances.. .

Authors:Neil Murray, Geraldine Hughes,
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: projects, research, assignments, university, writing
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-04-01
List price: $33.95
ISBN-10: 0335227171
ISBN-13: 9780335227174

What is good academic writing? How should I present my written work? How can I improve my written work? Academic writing can be a daunting prospect for new undergraduates and postgraduates alike, regardless of whether they are home or overseas students. This accessible book provides them/students with all they need to know to produce excellent written work. Based on their many years of experience, the authors have structured the book so as to build students’ confidence in their own writing ability whilst at the same time respecting conventional ideas of what is, and what is no

Author: John Biggam
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: dissertation, master, succeeding
Number of Pages: 208
Published: 2008-04-01
List price: $37.95
ISBN-10: 0335227198
ISBN-13: 9780335227198

How do I plan a dissertation proposal? How do I clarify my research objectives? How do I conduct a literature review? What is essential to focus on while writing my Master’s dissertation? This practical book offers straightforward guidance to help Master’s students to clarify their objectives and structure their work in order to produce a successful dissertation. Using case examples of both good and bad student practice, the handbook takes students through each step of the dissertation process, from their initial research proposal to the final submission. The author uses

Authors:Estelle Phillips, Derek.S. Pugh,
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: supervisors, students, handbook, phd
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2005-06-01
List price: $52.95
ISBN-10: 0335216846
ISBN-13: 9780335216840

This is a handbook for Ph.D. students, providing a practical, realistic understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate. New to this edition: a section on increasingly popular professional doctorates such as Ed.D., D.B.A., and D.Eng; material for supervisors of overseas, part-time, and mature students; and a diagnostic questionnaire for students to monitor progress.

Authors:Phyllis Creme, Mary R Lea,
Publisher: Open University Press
Keywords: university, writing
Number of Pages: 185
Published: 2003-06-01
List price: $41.95
ISBN-10: 0335213251
ISBN-13: 9780335213252

This writing guide provides a deeper understanding of what writing at university is all about, with useful methods and approaches to give the reader more control over his/her academic writing. It explores both traditional essay and other kinds of writing and the reader is encouraged to build upon existing abilities as a writer through applying practical tasks to his/her work.