Study & Communication Skills for the Biosciences
ISBN13: 9780199219834ISBN10: 0199219834
Paperback,
224 pages
Jan 2009,
In Stock
Price:
$45.00 (06)Description
Study and Communication SKills for the Biosciences reviews the skills a bioscience student needs to develop to fulfill their true potential during their studies, and to enhance their employability beyond university.Written in a practical, motivational style, with plenty of examples and advice to help the reader master the skills being explored, the book explains how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, and group work; how to get the most out of the vast array of information that is available in books, in journals, and on the web; how to communicate your work and ideas effectively to others; and how to revise for and complete exams to give yourself the best chance of success.
Written specifically for bioscience students by two experienced bioscience educators, Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences is the essential guide to getting the most out of your studies - and beyond.
Online Resource Centre
The Online Resource Centre to accompany Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences features:
For Lecturers:
Figures from the book in electronic format, ready to download.
For Students:
Examples of good and bad practice when using Powerpoint presentations
Examples of good and bad practice when producing posters
Features
- Written to give students the practical tools they need to enable them to perform to their potential on their degree course.
- Covers a broad range of study and communication skills, which are valuable not only during university, but which also increase employability.
- Biological examples throughout demonstrate the clear relevance of the skills addressed to bioscience students, increasing willingness to learn.
- Written in an engaging, motivational way by two experienced educators, to get the reader to really understand the importance of the skills being addressed, and to actively think about how to develop these skills in the context of studying.
- Flexible style allows the reader to dip into specific chapters for reference, or to read in sequence to complement a taught course.
- Online Resource Centre features additional resources for both lecturers and students, to enhance the educational value of the text.
Product Details
224 pages; 50 color line; 7-1/2 x 9-3/4; ISBN13: 978-0-19-921983-4ISBN10: 0-19-921983-4About the Author(s)
Stuart Johnson is an academic skills developer at the University of Leicester. He obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Leicester, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Learning and Development from Thames Valley University.
Dr Jon Scott is Director of Biological Studies at the University of Leicester. He obtained a BSc in Biological Sciences and a PhD in Neurobiology from Durham University. He has been a lecturer in physiology at the University of Leicester since 1987.
