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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.

The only text to focus on study and communication skills specifically for bioscience students, helping them get the most out of their degree, and develop the skills and experience that will make them more employable after graduation. Written in an encouraging manner using biological examples, this book assists students as they transition to university studies and progress to employment. Readers are guided towards a greater understanding of what they need to do to make the most of resources available, how to approach assessment in a way that recognizes what they need to achieve, and how to reflect on their progress to maximize employability.Key features: Written by two award winning bioscience teachers and a career development specialist with a background in bioscience to offer expert guidance throughout. A particular emphasis on foundational skills that really make a difference to students: 'managing your time well', 'thinking critically', and 'developing yourself'.Biological examples throughout demonstrate the relevance of the skills being discussed to students' programme of study. The authors explain how to communicate ideas effectively across all required assessment formats, and how to prepare for and complete exams whilst maintaining wellbeing to help students succeed in their assessments. The flexible structure enables students to read the chapters in any order, tailoring their reading to the skills most relevant to them. New to this edition:'What I Wish I Knew Earlier' videos capture bioscience students reflecting on their university experience and sharing their key takeaways to help other students thrive. A fresh structure to the content, with new chapters including Chapter 5 'Getting yourself organized' and Chapter 12 'Key competencies: collaboration and critical thinking', which provide broader coverage and greater support than ever before. A discussion around the use of Generative AI in university provides students with insights into the benefits and drawbacks of this new technology with a focus on academic integrity and best practices.A greater focus on student wellbeing encourages students to balance their responsibilities in and outside of university. Digital formats and online resources:The 4th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with student-created videos, additional poster examples, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

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