
Studying Science, second edition
A Guide to Undergraduate Success
Scion Publishing Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 15. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-907904-50-9 (ISBN)
Description
Those starting a science degree at university will want to get the most out of their studies and do well. University is a big jump from school, but this book will help new students to cope with the transition. It will help the reader get the most out of lectures, tutorials and practicals, show how to read effectively and how best to work as part of a team. It explains how to use library databases, find reliable web resources, avoid problems with plagiarism, etc., etc.
Discover the best learning strategies and learn how to present work for maximum marks; find out the best revision and exam techniques.
Studying Science covers all of this and more:
How to study effectively at university and make the most of teaching
Making the best use of VLEs
Presenting work well, including using information technology
Revision and examinations
Taking a year out
The final year and preparation of first job applications
PLUS, it has a brand new appendix showing how to make the most of the computer programs that will be used to prepare essays, analyse data, and deliver presentations - with lots of hints and tips for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
Discover the best learning strategies and learn how to present work for maximum marks; find out the best revision and exam techniques.
Studying Science covers all of this and more:
How to study effectively at university and make the most of teaching
Making the best use of VLEs
Presenting work well, including using information technology
Revision and examinations
Taking a year out
The final year and preparation of first job applications
PLUS, it has a brand new appendix showing how to make the most of the computer programs that will be used to prepare essays, analyse data, and deliver presentations - with lots of hints and tips for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloxham
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
285 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907904-50-9 (9781907904509)
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E-Book
09/2018
2nd Edition
Scion Publishing
€19.99
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Previous edition

Pauline Millican | John Heritage
Studying Science (Microsoft Office 2007 Edition)
A Guide to Undergraduate Success
Book
06/2009
Scion Publishing Ltd
€39.80
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Persons
Author
Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, UK
Content
1. Starting out
2. Your degree - preparation for a career
3. How to learn in a university setting
4. Making the most of teaching
5. Presenting your work
6. Using computers and information technology
7. Revision and examinations
8. Taking a year out
9. Your final year
Appendix; Index
2. Your degree - preparation for a career
3. How to learn in a university setting
4. Making the most of teaching
5. Presenting your work
6. Using computers and information technology
7. Revision and examinations
8. Taking a year out
9. Your final year
Appendix; Index