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This book gives you the confidence, tools and techniques to produce a first-class dissertation. It offers practical guidelines to planning realistic timetables and structuring every aspect of your work. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and the best way to present your work, and even how to assess your dissertation in the same way as a university or college tutor does.
This book guides you through doctoral study from the student's point of view - the challenges, pitfalls, and ups and downs that you're likely to encounter in the course of your PhD. Inside you'll find: - Advice on doing research - Examples of PhD problems and their resolution - Reflections on life as a PhD student - Insights into how the academic system works - Real life cases of famous (and not so famous)PhD students Over and above what your supervisors and university may have to offer, Your PhD Companion will help explain all kinds of things that no one ever seems to tell you - and you don't necessarily know to ask.
This book is suitable for research in social science subjects such as sociology and psychology; humanities subjects such as history and human geography; education, nursing and related fields. It guides the researcher through each stage of the research process and covers issues such as: Generating ideas and justifying the topic. Colecting and analysing data. Producing a thesis and passing a viva. Csting the project and obtaining funding. It also provides practical information along with examples, tips and exercises that will help to move a project forward.
This friendly and accessible workbook takes you through a series of activities that will help you to gather information about your self and condense it into the format required to complete your UCAS personal statement for university. You will use a seven step process that will build your confidence and help you create a compelling personal statement. Reading the book is like being in a coaching session with the author; the tone is light and supportive, and you will be carried along through specific exercises that culminate in the completion of a really effective Personal Statement. * Collect it - identify your positive traits, skills, abilities and accomplishments and feel confident about pr...
K. Prathapan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Post Graduate Department of Physics and Research Center, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala. The author has published books like Analytical Problems in Classical Mechanics: With Complete Solutions, Quantum Mechanics. An Interactive Textbook, Classical and Quantum Mechanics, Properties of Matter, etc. The author has 10 research papers to his credit, published in various international journals.
This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: * Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief *Choosing the right format for your assignment *Producing an outline plan *Researching and taking notes *Drafting the structure and improving your style * Presenting the final assignment / Examples and mini case studies show the difference between good and bad practice. Self-evaluation exercises ensure you stay on the right track.
The new edition of David and Sutton's text provides those new to social research with a comprehensive introduction to the theory, logic and practical methods of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. Covering all aspects of research design, data collection, data analysis and writing up, Social Research: An Introduction is the essential companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students embarking on a methods course or social research project. Designed for social science students with no previous experience, this book provides a balanced foundation in the principles and practices of social research.
Whatever exams you're taking, this book really will make a big difference to your performance - at professional or academic level; Master's or GCSE; A level, essay or multiple choice. Many hard working, intelligent people still fail their exams through lack of confidence or poor exam technique. At least fifty per cent of a candidate's chances are down to: *Taking the right attitude into the exam *Using simple but very effective techniques in the exam itself *Approaching your course of study in the right way These factors are your guarantee of success. They are easy to learn and proven beyond doubt. They will also boost your confidence so that you arrive in the exam room both ready and able to succeed. Contents: Preface; 1. Getting a sensible perspective; 2. What examiners want; 3. Getting set for success; 4. The role of parents, partners and fellow students; 5. Revision; 6. Special techniques; 7. As the exam approaches; 8. The exam; Index.
Career planning and thinking ahead is vital when entering the labour market. The aim of this book is to help the reader make plans, identify strengths and areas of interest and develop ways to market themselves so that an employer can see what skills and abilities they have to offer. It also gives tips on how to overcome obstacles and deal with difficulties along the way, including coping with unemployment and underemployment. The author herself is a university graduate and a trained careers officer who has worked advising graduates of opportunities available.
Britain has over 100 institutes of higher education offering Master's degree courses. Access to higher education opportunities has therefore never been greater. As technology advances and new techniques are developed, there is a growing desire for skill updating and retraining throughout all walks of professional life. One of the most effective means of achieving an advantage in a chosen area is by gaining a Master's degree. There are over 5000 Master's programmes available in the UK, part-time and full-time, and this book aims to be a comprehensive guide to personal preparation, what to expect and how to maximize the benefits from a Master's programme.