Liz Clark

Debbie Casey

Sally Hayes

The second edition of this very popular book will help students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking, researching and writing. It has been comprehensively updated to include the latest research publications and policy documents. The authors consider the characteristics, expectations and requirements of Master's level study and examine key topics such as: Critical thinking Developing independent study skills Finding and using literature Applying postgraduate skills in the workplace Writing at Master's level How to get published. The book is free of jargon and easy to use, with clearly defined learning goals. Questions and reflective activities support independent learning and enquiry, and suggestions for further reading are included at the end of each chapter. Study Skills for Master's Level Students is ideal for independent study or for use by lecturers in workshop settings. From reviews of the first edition: "A very comprehensive and accessible guide which is contemporary and related to application within the workplace." "Easy to read and well presented." "Very useful; activities excellent." "I thought the complete book is a must for all postgraduate students." "This book is excellent and I wish I had had a chance to read [it] pre my MSc course."

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Study Skills for Master's Level Students

Study Skills for Masters Level Students is set out as a workbook using exercises that are related to the development of the skills required to make the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate thinking and writing. Questions and activities encourage students to identify the skills that the postgraduate student should possess and to demonstrate an understanding of how those skills are developed. Topics covered, among others, include: Critical thinking; Developing independent study skills; Finding and using literature; How to get published. The book is easy to use and jargon-free with clearly defined learning goals. Reflection and critical incident analysis are included in order to support independent learning and enquiry, and there are also suggestions for additional reading throughout the book. The book can therefore be used as an independent study tool or by lecturers in workshop settings.

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