Studying for Science: A Guide to Information, Communication and Study Techniques

by Brian White

Overview

This is a user-friendly guide for the science student to the location and use of the various forms of scientific information, methods of study and revision, essay and report writing, practicals and project presentation. The changes in requirements of science syllabuses mean that more emphasis is now placed on the student-centered learning; the topics covered in this study guide reflect those needs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135833992
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/23/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

White, E.B.

Table of Contents

What this book is about. Basic study skills. Sources of scientific information. Locating scientific information using libraries. Identifying information needs: an action plan. Scientific writing. Displaying data: tables and figures. Giving a talk. How to plan and carry out projects. Assessment and examinations. Appendix: SI Units. Bibliography. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"The book has a wealth of advice, techniques, procedures, and information in it." - Education in Chemistry

"a valuable aid to students " - Teaching Science

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