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There are moments in nearly everyone's degree when one has to do something - lead a seminar, go on a fieldtrip, cite references, think through arguments - but how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Studying at university requires a slightly different approach to studying at school and if you are uncertain about what is required, this is the book for you. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts and examples, this book is designed to help you throughout your degree. Designed for all geography students, this guide delves into coping with conflicting time commitments, constructing essays, presentations with posters and in class, managing different styles of assessment, dissertations, tutorial activities, discussion and debate, and much, much more. Updated and revised throughout, this new edition contains a new chapter on Careers and CVs, showing how geography can help you develop skills of use to future employers.

Table of Contents:
1.Where are the skills in geography? 2.Reflection skills, reviewing and evaluating, adding value to your degree 3.Maximising free time 4.Library and electronic resources 5.Effective reading 6.Making effective notes 7.Thinking 8.Constructing an argument 9.Listening 10.Oral presentation 11.Discussion 12.Effective essay skills 13.Researching and writing in teams 14.Acknowledging references and other sources 15.Writing practical reports 16.Reviewing a book 17.Abstracts and executive summaries 18.Dissertations 19.Revision skills 20.Examinations 21.Fieldclasses and Fieldwork 22.Presenting geographical information: field sketches, sketch maps, sketch plans, tables and graphs, web pages 23.Posters and stands 24.Careers for geographers 25.'Of shoes and ships, and sealing wax...': a few answers to things geography students ask 26.Try this, crossword and quiz answers 27.Skills: a mini bibliography.

About the Author :
Pauline Kneale is Professor of Pedagogy and Enterprise and Director of The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, UK.

Review :
'Kneale's guide provides a useful and imaginative guide to good practice in the skills required for geographical learning whilst recognizing the individuality of student learning experiences. Its style is refreshing, combining serious points with light relief.' Lindsay McEwan, AREA


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781134641901
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 300
  • Returnable: N
  • ISBN-10: 1134641907
  • Publisher Date: 23 Apr 2014
  • Edition: New edition
  • No of Pages: 300
  • Returnable: N


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