Beginning university : thinking, researching and writing for success / Andrew Wallace, Tony Schirato & Philippa Bright.

By:

Wallace, Andrew, 1945-

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TextPublication details: St. Leonards, N.S.W. ; London : Allen & Unwin, 1999.Description: vi, 248 p. ; 22 cmISBN:

1864488891 (pbk.) :

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378.1

Contents:

Introduction: how this book can help you. -- Part I Contexts. 1. Communication in context. 2. All about universities. 3. Learning at university level. -- Part II Fundamentals. 4. Critical thinking. 5. Dealing with ideas: argument. 6. Dealing with ideas: exposition. -- PART III Learning Strategies. 7. Effective reading. 8. In and out of class. -- PART IV Assignments. 9. Academic genres. 10. Planning. 11. Research: finding resources. 12. Research: using resources. 13. Writing well: the basics. 14. Improving your written style. 15. Effective oral presentations. -- PART V Transitions. 16. Take it with you

Summary: Step by step, the authors explain how to think critically, create an argument and present your ideas well both in writing and in oral presentations. They show you how to read effectively and take good notes, and how to plan your work. They also look at how to get the most out of your lectures and tutorials, and give you handy research tips. Questions and activities at the end of each chapter help you practise what you have learnt. Beginning University provides a head start to studying at university and can be used by students in any subject.

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Includes index.

Step by step, the authors explain how to think critically, create an argument and present your ideas well both in writing and in oral presentations. They show you how to read effectively and take good notes, and how to plan your work. They also look at how to get the most out of your lectures and tutorials, and give you handy research tips. Questions and activities at the end of each chapter help you practise what you have learnt. Beginning University provides a head start to studying at university and can be used by students in any subject.