A supplementary text for undergraduate social science students taking a course with a seminar or tutorial component, this book guides students through the process of planning and delivering presentations, writing research papers, working in groups, and effective time management.
A supplementary text for undergraduate social science students taking a course with a seminar or tutorial component, this book guides students through the process of planning and delivering presentations, writing research papers, working in groups, and effective time management.
Sukhvinder Obhi, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University
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* Preface and Acknowledgements * 1: Introduction to Success in Seminars and Tutorials * 2: Preparing Presentations * The Most Fear-Inducing Part of a University Course? * Common Types of Presentations * Presenting a Research Paper from the Literature * A Quick Note on Research Proposal Presentations * Planning Your Presentation * Mind Mapping for Success * Designing the Presentation * Putting the Slides Together * Practice, Practice, Practice...and Practice Some More! * Recommended Further Reading * 3: Delivering Presentations * If I Had a Penny for Every "I'm Sick" Email I've Received on Presentation Day...I'd Be Rich! * Remember Your Goal for the Talk * Presentation Style * Get Inspired * Coping with Nerves * Leading and Contributing to Group Discussions * Recommended Further Reading * 4: Writing a Paper * Writing as a Vehicle for Idea Transmission * Written Papers in Seminars and Tutorials * The Personal Nature of Writing * Researching, Planning, and Structuring a Paper * An Overview of the Funnel Method * A Note on Referencing and Use of Unbiased Language * Proofreading and Editing * Plagiarism * Recommended Further Reading * 5: Group Work * Playing Well with Others * Forming a Group * The Emergence of Roles in Newly Formed Groups * Everyone Wants to Play a Leading Role....and if It's Done Right, They Can! * Group Ethos Co-operate, Don't Compete * Structuring Group Meetings * Common Pitfalls of Group Thought and Decision Making * Conflict in Groups and Working with Difficult Group Members * A Quick Word about Culture * Recommended Further Reading * 6: Planning and Time Management * Time Never Comes Back: Plan to Use It Effectively! * A Quick Preview * Knowing Yourself and Defining Your Goals * From Long-Term Goals to Concrete Actions * The Pitfalls of To-Do Lists * Scheduling: Deciding How to Use Your Time * Putting Things into the Calendar * Something You Cannot Do Without: Daily and Weekly Reviews * The Beauty of Extended Cognition * Something Else You Cannot Do Without: Constant Access to Your Organizational Information * The Importance of Brainstorming for Project Planning * Can You Be Creative on Demand? * Planning and Scheduling Are Half the Equation; the Other Half Is Doing! * Other Things You May Find Helpful * Recommended Further Reading * Appendix 1: Sample Presentation * Appendix 2: Sample Research Paper * References * Credits * Index
* Preface and Acknowledgements * 1: Introduction to Success in Seminars and Tutorials * 2: Preparing Presentations * The Most Fear-Inducing Part of a University Course? * Common Types of Presentations * Presenting a Research Paper from the Literature * A Quick Note on Research Proposal Presentations * Planning Your Presentation * Mind Mapping for Success * Designing the Presentation * Putting the Slides Together * Practice, Practice, Practice...and Practice Some More! * Recommended Further Reading * 3: Delivering Presentations * If I Had a Penny for Every "I'm Sick" Email I've Received on Presentation Day...I'd Be Rich! * Remember Your Goal for the Talk * Presentation Style * Get Inspired * Coping with Nerves * Leading and Contributing to Group Discussions * Recommended Further Reading * 4: Writing a Paper * Writing as a Vehicle for Idea Transmission * Written Papers in Seminars and Tutorials * The Personal Nature of Writing * Researching, Planning, and Structuring a Paper * An Overview of the Funnel Method * A Note on Referencing and Use of Unbiased Language * Proofreading and Editing * Plagiarism * Recommended Further Reading * 5: Group Work * Playing Well with Others * Forming a Group * The Emergence of Roles in Newly Formed Groups * Everyone Wants to Play a Leading Role....and if It's Done Right, They Can! * Group Ethos Co-operate, Don't Compete * Structuring Group Meetings * Common Pitfalls of Group Thought and Decision Making * Conflict in Groups and Working with Difficult Group Members * A Quick Word about Culture * Recommended Further Reading * 6: Planning and Time Management * Time Never Comes Back: Plan to Use It Effectively! * A Quick Preview * Knowing Yourself and Defining Your Goals * From Long-Term Goals to Concrete Actions * The Pitfalls of To-Do Lists * Scheduling: Deciding How to Use Your Time * Putting Things into the Calendar * Something You Cannot Do Without: Daily and Weekly Reviews * The Beauty of Extended Cognition * Something Else You Cannot Do Without: Constant Access to Your Organizational Information * The Importance of Brainstorming for Project Planning * Can You Be Creative on Demand? * Planning and Scheduling Are Half the Equation; the Other Half Is Doing! * Other Things You May Find Helpful * Recommended Further Reading * Appendix 1: Sample Presentation * Appendix 2: Sample Research Paper * References * Credits * Index
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