A guide to finding the right school, perfecting your application and polishing your interview technique that empowers teachers at various stages of their career to gain an advantage in a competitive environment.
This is a unique guide to obtaining the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Law in the United Kingdom. It is readable and informative, drawing on interviews and case studies with PhD students, supervisors and examiners.
Explains the tactics that should be used to write technical material - ranging from reports to manuals - in a coherent, readable style. It discusses in detail choice of vocabulary, phrasing and sentence structure; each piece of advice is supported
Provides help for those wanting to develop strategies for effective supervision with a diversity of students on a wide variety of research projects, whether at postgraduate or undergraduate level. Fully updated second edition includes new content on cultural supervision, online distance supervision, and sustaining research networks.
In only a few years, Google has become an authoritative provider of multiple products which have changed the digital information landscape. This book discusses how libraries can go beyond Google's basic search and Scholar functions to expand services for their patrons. It is suitable for academic librarians and public librarians.
Dealing with the whole process - from creating a CV and answering the dreaded interview questions to negotiating a salary - this title gives you the advice you need to get a competitive edge in today's increasingly crowded job market. It is full of examples of difficult questions that interviewers like to throw at you.
Helps you to develop the necessary skills to survive as an informed, independent, and versatile student in the 21st century. This book helps you to: understand yourself and the ways in which you learn and study; plan and concentrate on your study commitments; adapt to independent study within a formal institution such as a university; and more.
Offers researchers in various fields of the biological, physical and medical sciences with the information necessary to prepare, submit for publication, and revise a scientific paper. This book also includes samples of letters to the Editor and responses to the Editor's comments and referees' criticism.
This is the first manifesto for Health Humanities worldwide. It sets out the context for this emergent and innovative field which extends beyond Medical Humanities to advance the inclusion and impact of the arts and humanities in healthcare, health and well-being.
Fully revised and updated with new courses and admissions policies for 2021 entry, this is the only independent reference book listing the target offers and admissions details for degree subjects at all universities and colleges, offering a rich resource on every aspect of the application process.
It is well known that in their professional lives most academics and researchers will - like cats - seek to exercise as much independence as possible. This book deals with common leadership and management themes, like making tough strategic choices, leading change effectively, dealing with bureaucracy, allocating resources, and managing budgets.
Analyses sentence-level patterns in student writing to develop an understanding of how students present evidence, draw connections between ideas, relate to their readers, and, ultimately, learn to construct knowledge in their writing.
How to be a student helps tackle the challenges and opportunities associated with life at university and college. 100 actionable ideas, strategies and tactics help you to make the most of your time, including: - Turning up to your lectures and what to do while you're there.