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Study skills for sport studies /
Starting university can be a daunting prospect, as students come to grips with new ways of working, learning and thinking. Studying sport at university poses particular challenges, with students often engaged in playing or coaching sport alongside their studies and having unconventional working patt...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Routledge,
[2013]
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| Edición: | 1st ed. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Welcome to university: settling in and getting started; Introduction; What does it Mean to Study Sport at University?; Transitioning from School to University; Roles and Responsibilities; Time Management; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 2. Learning and thinking: what and how to know; Introduction; How do We Know?; Becoming an Independent Learner; Learning Styles; Knowing How to Know; A Brief Introduction to Research; Critical Thinking; Summary.
- ExercisesReflection; Further Reading; 3. Making sense of lectures: listening in class and taking notes; Introduction; Purpose of a Lecture; Structure of a Lecture; Note Taking; Before the Lecture; During the Lecture; After the Lecture; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 4. Starting assignments: breaking down questions and effective research; Introduction; What is Research?; Dissemination of Research; Other Sources of Information; The Importance of Academic Research; Starting an Assignment; Searching the Library; Filtering Search Results; Summary; Exercises; Reflection.
- Further Reading5. Learning to read: understanding academic readings and research; Introduction; Structure of Academic Research Papers; How to 'Read' a Research Paper; Note Taking; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 6. Academic writing: how to write research essays; Introduction; Academic Writing; Writing Research Assignments; Editing and Proofreading; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 7. Academic writing: how to write reports; Introduction; Structure and Format; Presentation; Figures and Tables; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading.
- 8. Academic writing: incorporating evidence and avoiding plagiarismIntroduction; Incorporating Evidence; Direct Quotes; Referencing; Plagiarism; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 9. Academic writing: digital forms and reflective practices; Introduction; Reflective Writing; Online Writing; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 10. Collaborative learning: working as a team; Introduction; Why Work in Groups?; Different Types of Group Work; Selecting Groups; Consolidating Groups; Starting the Project; Assessment; Working in Virtual Groups; When it All Goes Wrong; Summary.
- ExercisesReflection; Further Reading; 11. Oral presentations: tips and tricks for effective delivery; Introduction; Preparation and Planning; Delivery; Visual Aids; Managing Anxiety; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 12. Experiential learning: putting theory into practice; Introduction; Preparing for Practical Experiences; During Practical Experiences; Understanding Your Experience; Summary; Exercises; Reflection; Further Reading; 13. Tests, quizzes, mid-terms and finals: preparing for and writing exams; Introduction; What are Exams?; Preparing for Exams; On the Day.