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Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences 3rd Revised edition


Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences 3rd Revised edition

Paperback by Overton, Tina (Professor of Chemical Education, Monash University); Johnson, Stuart (Director of Careers Service, University of Bristol); Scott, Jon (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience, University of Leicester)

Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences

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ISBN:
9780198821816
Publication Date:
18 Apr 2019
Edition/language:
3rd Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
304 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 29 Apr 2024
Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences

Description

Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences has been carefully designed to help students transition seamlessly from school to university, make the most of their education, and ultimately use their degree to enhance their employability. The accessible and friendly writing style helps to engage students with the subject while frequent chemical examples highlight the relevance of the skills being learned. A comprehensive range of skills are covered, from making the most of practicals, lectures and group work, through to writing and presentation skills, and effective revision for exams. An expanded chapter on employability offers invaluable advice for getting a job in today's competitive market. Written by leading experts in science education, this text is essential reading for any undergraduate chemistry student wishing to succeed at university get the most out of their degree after graduation.

Contents

1. Why Are Study & Communication Skills Important? 2. Making the Most of Lectures 3. Making the Most of Tutorials and Workshops 4. Making the Most of Group Work 5. Making the Most of Practical Work 6. Working with Different Information Sources 7. Choosing the Right Writing Style 8. Writing Assignments 9. Writing Practical and Project Reports 10. Communicating with a Non-Scientific Audience 11. Avoiding Plagiarism 12. Using Feedback 13. Preparing Scientific Presentations 14. Delivering Scientific Presentations 15. Creating Academic Posters 16. Getting the most out of Revision 17. Getting the most out of Exams 18. Developing and Articulating your Skills 19. Career Skills

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