Study Skills for Master's Level Students, second edition: A reflective approach for health and social care - Softcover

Debbie Casey; Liz Clark; Sally Hayes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908625414 ISBN 13: 9781908625410

Publisher: Lantern Publishing Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

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.

Contents

1 What is masterly?
2 What is critical thinking?
3 Becoming an independent learner
4 Finding and critiquing literature
5 Writing at master’s level
6 How to get published
7 Applying postgraduate knowledge and skills in the workplace

What lecturers thought 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."

About this title

About the Author

Liz Clark is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Health and Community Studies at Leeds Beckett University, with wide experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within nursing, health and social care. Prior to working in higher education, she held a range of senior clinical and educational posts in a large NHS Trust. Liz has senior level experience of supporting workforce development through education and training. Her current portfolio includes supporting learners in practice, research in practice and student transition to postgraduate study. She holds an MSc in Health Professional Education.

Dr Sally Hayes is Director of Students at the Open University. Her academic career began at Leeds Metropolitan University where she gained experience of working with students at different academic levels within nursing and other health related professions across pre- and post-registration education. She is particularly interested in facilitating the development of all learners, be they students of different disciplines, clinical practitioners or educationalists who base their practice on a journey of lifelong learning through critical reflection. She completed her Doctorate in 2013 which examined educational standards in nursing and is currently preparing a portfolio submission for the Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lantern Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908625414
• ISBN 13: 9781908625410
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 164