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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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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