Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students

Name: Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138494121
Price: 341.0 NZD
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By Pauline E. Kneale

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Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students is a practical guide designed to support students throughout their degrees and into their careers. This expanded fourth edition offers advice on starting university, effective research, presenting information through posters, presentations, essays, and reports, as well as managing time, well-being, and ethics. It also covers essential aspects of field and laboratory work, alongside assessment and feedback. Written accessibly, it clarifies the role of academics compared to school teachers and highlights how university skills translate to the workplace.
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This book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying geography, earth sciences, or environmental science who seek practical study advice and career preparation guidance.

This guide is packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, the new expanded fourth edition of this book is an invaluable resource throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science studies.

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This guide will help you to survive and thrive during your degree and on into the workplace. Everything you do at university can be useful in your career. Packed with practical hints, study tips, shortcuts, real-life examples, and careers advice, the new expanded fourth edition of this book is an invaluable resource throughout your geography, earth science, or environmental science studies.

Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students provides guidance for successful study on many topics including:

Starting as a student
Being an effective researcher
Presenting information effectively in posters, presentations, essays and reports
Time management, well-being and ethics
Field and laboratory work
Assessment and feedback

Written in an accessible style, this guide also explains the role of the academic and how it differs from that of a school teacher. It prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

‘Kneale’s guide provides a useful and imaginative guide to good practice in the skills required for geographical learning while recognizing the individuality of student learning experiences. Its style is refreshing, combining serious points with light relief.’ Area

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138494121

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 58 Tables, black and white; 51 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 54 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 790g

Pages: 342

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About the Author

Pauline E. Kneale is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK.