Studying Arts and Humanities. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Names: Bates, Catherine
• Contents: Cover; Contents; Introduction; 1 Adjusting to University Life; Introduction; On your way; Orientation; Around campus; Making friends; Freshers' Week; Socialising; Homesickness; Finances, fees and loans; Managing on a budget; Sorting out the paperwork; What will study be like? The 6 hours trap; Organising a timetable; Planning for time off and relaxation; Personal tutoring; Changing modules and programmes; Student support services; Summary; 2 Becoming a University Student; Introduction; Developing effective study habits; Accessing information; The library holds more than books! Why use journals?Using the internet for research; Making the most of your contact time; Summary; 3 Effective Reading: A Vital Part of the Writing Process; Introduction to reading at university; What kind of texts will I be reading?; Coping with module reading lists; Reading as part of the writing process; Incorporating reading into your study schedule; Top tips for keeping on top of your reading; Reading strategies; Reading process; Reading creative and visual texts -- how to develop your own interpretation; Summary; 4 Written Assignments 1: What is Expected of You?; Introduction. Alternatives to essaysWhat makes a good essay?; What are different essay questions asking for?; Defining your terms; Writing clearly in an academic style; Developing your critical voice; Summary; 5 Written Assignments 2: How to Approach your Essay; Introduction; The art of drafting; Developing an argument; Building up your argument paragraph by paragraph; Introductions and conclusions; Using quotations effectively; Avoiding plagiarism; Proofreading; Dissertations and longer projects; Specific writing difficulties; Getting started -- severe procrastination; Understanding the question. Planning and structuring workExpressing yourself clearly; Summary; 6 Preparing For and Taking Examinations; Introduction; Active revision: keeping your mind alert; Cumulative revision: a culmination of your learning throughout the semester; Non-essay exams -- some guidelines; The exam itself; Summary; 7 Life after University; Introduction; Who are you, and what do you want?; You are distinctive; What can you do with an arts degree?; Intellectual skills; Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Organisational skills; Research skills; Numeracy; Commercial awareness.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 378.170281; Study Skills; Arts -- Study and teaching (Higher); Study skills; Arts -- Study and teaching (Higher); Humanities -- Study and teaching (Higher); Arts -- Study and teaching (Higher); Humanities -- Study and teaching (Higher); Study skills; EDUCATION / Higher; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1137040718; 9781137040718
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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