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Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences

Tina Overton, Stuart Johnson, Jon Scott · ISBN 9780198821816
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Publisher Oxford University Press UK
Author(s) Tina Overton / Stuart Johnson / Jon Scott
Edition 3
Published 30th April 2019
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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.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew chapters on 'Developing and Articulating Your Skills' and 'Career Skills' help students with concerns around employabilityNew sections on the importance of collaboration and dialogue, setting and enforcing internal deadlines, using technology in group work, and reflective writing expand on the types of skills coveredExtensive updates have been made to the online resources, including example CVs, templates and cover lettersChapters are restructured to aid preparation for flipped lectures, with content on problem based learning, online learning forums and video captureAdditional support for making the school to university transition, with a more explicit discussion of collusion and working with information sources, has been included.KEY FEATURESThe friendly, conversational writing style makes the text ideal for beginning undergraduate studentsA broad range of skills are covered, from writing and presentation skills, to working in groups and revising for examsFrequent examples drawn from chemistry highlight the relevance of the skills being learnedThe experienced author team is headed up by a leading expert in chemistry education.This title is available as an eBook. Please contact your Learning Resource Consultant for more information.
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