Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students

Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students

by PaulineKneale (Author)

Synopsis

This guide will help you to survive and thrive during your degree and on into the workplace. Everything you do at university can be useful in your career. It is packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, the new expanded fourth edition of this book is an invaluable resource throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science studies.

This book provides guidance for successful study on many topics including:

  • Starting as a student
  • Being an effective researcher
  • Presenting information effectively in posters, presentations, essays and reports
  • Time management, wellbeing and ethics
  • Field and laboratory work
  • Assessment and feedback


Written in accessible style, this guide also explains the role of the academic, how it differs from that of a school teacher, and prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.

$158.29

Quantity

5 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: 4
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 30 Apr 2019

ISBN 10: 1138494127
ISBN 13: 9781138494121

Media Reviews

Praise for Study Skills for Geography Students:

`Kneale's guide provides a useful and imaginative guide to good practice in the skills required for geographical learning while recognizing the individuality of student learning experiences. Its style is refreshing, combining serious points with light relief.' Area

Author Bio
Pauline Kneale is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Plymouth, UK.