Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences

Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences reviews the skills a chemistry student needs to develop to fulfil 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 chemistry students by an author team that includes one of the UK's leading chemical educators, Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences 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 Chemical Sciences 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

ISBN 0199539685   Pages 272 ISBN13 9780199539680 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 586 Publisher Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Imprint Oxford University Press   Height (mm) 247 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 189 Publication date 06 Jan 2011   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY 540.71   Academic level Undergraduate DEWEY edition DC22

1. Why are study and communication skills important?; 2. Making the most of lectures; 3. Making the most of tutorials and group work; 4. Making the most of practical work; 5. Working with different information sources; 6. Choosing the right writing style; 7. Writing essays and assignments; 8. Writing practical and project reports; 9. Writing for a non-scientific audience; 10. Avoiding plagiarism; 11. Preparing scientific presentations; 12. Delivering scientific presentations; 13. Preparing a poster presentation; 14. Getting the most out of revision; 15. Getting the most out of exams; 16. Using feedback; 17. PDP and career planning

If your course includes personal development modules then this could be the recommended text you have been searching for. If your course doesnt have personal development modules then this is the recommended text you will want your students to access. It has chapters which are of use for all stages of the undergraduate programme and aims to prepare the student for life beyond their studies as well. This book should be mandatory reading for students in any scientific discipline. HEA Physical Sciences Centre Reviews, July 2011 This book is a practical manual for students entering university and college, to help them to cope with the demands of a new learning environment. This could be a valuable resource for all students and its utility would last the whole of a degree course, making this a good buy. Alex Johnstone, Education in Chemistry, May 2011, Vol 48, No. 3 This is a uniquely positioned text that has the potential to enhance significantly the teaching of chemistry in universities. Dr Colin R. Pulham, The University of Edinburgh

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