
How to be Original
Transform Your Assignments and Achieve Better Grades
Alastair Bonnett(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. October 2023
Book
Hardback
120 pages
978-1-5296-2184-6 (ISBN)
Description
Originality is needed to achieve top marks in assignments, but what does it even mean?
Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You'll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an 'original contribution', 'show originality', or 'evidence of originality', yet it is not taught or even explained. This book addresses this, providing you with the techniques and methods you need to transform your work and achieve better grades. It will even give you the upper hand in the age of AI.
Key features include:
? Diverse examples of originality in writing
? "Try this" exercises, allowing you to develop your skills
? Different ways of being original, such as taking photos and drawing maps
? Originality in different forms of assignments, such as presentations and exams
With the guidance in this book, anyone can be original.
Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You'll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an 'original contribution', 'show originality', or 'evidence of originality', yet it is not taught or even explained. This book addresses this, providing you with the techniques and methods you need to transform your work and achieve better grades. It will even give you the upper hand in the age of AI.
Key features include:
? Diverse examples of originality in writing
? "Try this" exercises, allowing you to develop your skills
? Different ways of being original, such as taking photos and drawing maps
? Originality in different forms of assignments, such as presentations and exams
With the guidance in this book, anyone can be original.
Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5296-2184-6 (9781529621846)
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Person
Alastair Bonnett is Professor of Geography at Newcastle University. His books have been translated into nineteen languages and include 'The Age of Islands: In Search of New and Disappearing Islands' and 'Multiracism: Rethinking Racism in Global Context'.
Content
Chapter One: Preparations
Chapter Two: Six Ways to Make Your Work Original
Chapter Three: Original Words
Chapter Four: Original Methods
Chapter Five: Creative Practice
Chapter Six: Presentations, Group work, Dissemination, and Impact
Staying Original
Chapter Two: Six Ways to Make Your Work Original
Chapter Three: Original Words
Chapter Four: Original Methods
Chapter Five: Creative Practice
Chapter Six: Presentations, Group work, Dissemination, and Impact
Staying Original