基本説明
This book helps students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university to achieve academic success. Topics include challegnes such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.
Full Description
Destined to become a life saver for international students everywhere, this book provides clear, comprehensive guidance for students embarking on postgraduate study at a western university. Helping to maximise your chances of academic success, topics include challenges such as critical thinking, research, writing and speaking skills.
Contents
PrefacePART I: BEING A POSTGRADUATE STUDENT Getting Started as a PostgraduatePART II: BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS Time Management, Getting OrganisedManaging Information CollectedReading: A Complex SkillPART III: PERILS AND PITFALLS Plagiarism and ParaphrasingReferencing: The Importance of AcknowledgementProcessPART V: WHAT ABOUT ME?: CRITICISING AND ANALYSING Critical ThinkingLanguageWriting Critical Reviews: A Step-by-Step GuideWriting an Empirical ReportPreparing the Research EssayWriting a Research EssayWriting a Literature ReviewThe Final Polish: Editing and ProofreadingPART VII: BEING HEARD: SPEAKING FOR ASSESSMENT Giving a Paper and Presenting in a TutorialSpeaking to your Supervisor or LecturerWhat Next? Completing a PHDGlossary of TermsReference ListIndex.
