Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 135 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 249 g
A Guide for Social Science Students
Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 135 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 249 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-902090-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press
Success in Seminars and Tutorials is the first and only guide to improving academic performance that is specifically designed for social science seminars and tutorials. Combining coverage of writing, presenting, group work, and time management, this practical resource is full of need-to-know information for students at any point of their undergraduate degree who are aspiring to continue on to graduate studies. Success in Seminars and Tutorials is written in a clear, accessible manner and succinctly lays out what instructors expect from students so that they can achieve academic success. Including quick tips for accomplishing higher grades, helpful summaries of important points, numerous examples and advice, and a sample presentation and research paper, this guide is indispensable for any student pursuing an education in communications, sociology, anthropology, political science, or psychology.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmenskommunikation
- Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Philosophische Anthropologie
Weitere Infos & Material
- Preface and Acknowledgements
- 1: Introduction to Success in Seminars and Tutorials
- 2: Preparing Presentations
- The Most Fear-Inducing Part of a University Course?
- Common Types of Presentations
- Presenting a Research Paper from the Literature
- A Quick Note on Research Proposal Presentations
- Planning Your Presentation
- Mind Mapping for Success
- Designing the Presentation
- Putting the Slides Together
- Practice, Practice, Practice…and Practice Some More!
- Recommended Further Reading
- 3: Delivering Presentations
- If I Had a Penny for Every "I'm Sick" Email I've Received on Presentation Day…I'd Be Rich!
- Remember Your Goal for the Talk
- Presentation Style
- Get Inspired
- Coping with Nerves
- Leading and Contributing to Group Discussions
- Recommended Further Reading
- 4: Writing a Paper
- Writing as a Vehicle for Idea Transmission
- Written Papers in Seminars and Tutorials
- The Personal Nature of Writing
- Researching, Planning, and Structuring a Paper
- An Overview of the Funnel Method
- A Note on Referencing and Use of Unbiased Language
- Proofreading and Editing
- Plagiarism
- Recommended Further Reading
- 5: Group Work
- Playing Well with Others
- Forming a Group
- The Emergence of Roles in Newly Formed Groups
- Everyone Wants to Play a Leading Role.and if It's Done Right, They Can!
- Group Ethos Co-operate, Don't Compete
- Structuring Group Meetings
- Common Pitfalls of Group Thought and Decision Making
- Conflict in Groups and Working with Difficult Group Members
- A Quick Word about Culture
- Recommended Further Reading
- 6: Planning and Time Management
- Time Never Comes Back: Plan to Use It Effectively!
- A Quick Preview
- Knowing Yourself and Defining Your Goals
- From Long-Term Goals to Concrete Actions
- The Pitfalls of To-Do Lists
- Scheduling: Deciding How to Use Your Time
- Putting Things into the Calendar
- Something You Cannot Do Without: Daily and Weekly Reviews
- The Beauty of Extended Cognition
- Something Else You Cannot Do Without: Constant Access to Your Organizational Information
- The Importance of Brainstorming for Project Planning
- Can You Be Creative on Demand?
- Planning and Scheduling Are Half the Equation; the Other Half Is Doing!
- Other Things You May Find Helpful
- Recommended Further Reading
- Appendix 1: Sample Presentation
- Appendix 2: Sample Research Paper
- References
- Credits
- Index
