Michelle Reid – författare

This pocket-sized guide provides students with practical advice and suggestions for successfully managing all aspects of their time while studying, from prioritising tasks to planning for individual assignments, group tasks and exams. Activities and self-assessments help students to identify how they learn best so that they can develop time management strategies that work for them.Concise yet effective, this is an essential resource for any student looking to improve their time management skills. Ideal for self-study, it contains a section on troubleshooting for those looking for a quick-fix solution.

'The most useful book on dissertation writing that I've seen.' Customer review'Concise, complete and to the point. The perfect place to start planning your dissertation.' Customer reviewThis essential pocket guide takes students through the planning for each stage of their dissertation, from hatching an idea to handing in their finished project. Short, succinct chapters cover everything from devising a research question and engaging with the literature to choosing a methodology and structuring an argument. It features sample dissertations from a range of subject areas, so that students can better anticipate what lies ahead, practical advice at every step and action plans to keep students on track.This edition includes:· A new chapter on the research proposal as an assessed assignment· A redesigned dissertation library with outlines of different dissertation styles (report, essay and creative/practical)· Further examples of dissertations from a wider range of subject areas linked via a QR code· More guidance on using digital software for planning and time management· Updated advice for making the most of your supervisor and managing stressThis book is the ideal companion to all students completing a dissertation as part of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies, whatever their subject area.

Practical and concise, this is the essential guide to writing effective reports. It shows students how to tailor report structures and conventions to different audiences and purposes and how to manage changes in format and requirements, so that they have the tools and understanding to write reports with confidence. It includes real-life examples of student reports to illustrate the features of good report writing, and a comprehensive checklist to keep students on track.This is an invaluable resource for students of all levels who are required to write reports as part of their course.New to this Edition:- Contains a new section on demonstrating critical analysis in the key parts of a report, including the literature review, methodology and findings- Additional guidance on effective writing style