Table of contents
Preface
Skill Sheets: the website
The Challenges
The Format
Series A: Research
A1 Principles of good research
A2 Research aims: basic or applied
A3 Personal research aims/ambitions
A4 Creativity in research
A5 Steps in research projects
A6 Feasibility study
A7 Research strategies
A8 Choosing appropriate methods
A9 Choosing appropriate questions
A10 Formulating the research question
A11 Organising files
A12 Barter in research
A13 Online databases
A14 Search engines: Googling around
A15 Internet or Internot?
A16 Validation and verification as barter
Series B: Study and Self-management
B1 Principles of virtuous/lifelong learning
B2 Self-diagnosis: attitude
B3 What does the teacher want?
B4 Learning report and contract
B5 Study strategies and learning styles
B6 Memory and mind maps
B7 Concentration
B8 Good time management
B9 Procrastination
B10 Study planning: week
B11 Study planning: semester
B12 Health and energy balance
B13 Generating/receiving feedback
B14 Learning contract II: peer feedback
Series C: Reading
C1 Principles of active reading
C2 Book selection: authors
C3 Book selection: contents
C4 Newspapers and magazines
C5 Large amounts of material
C6 Identifying argumentation
C7 Organisation of the argument
C8 Fallacies in argumentation
C9 Translation programs
C10 Active note making
C11 Speed reading
C12 Evaluation: correction symbols
Series D: Listening
D1 Principles of constructive listening
D2 Preparing interviews
D3 Managing interviews
D4 Asking questions
D5 Body language
D6 Processing interviews
D7 Attending lectures
D8 Listening for feedback
Series E: Writing
E1 Principles of powerful writing
E2 Plagiarism
E3 Reporting: opening parts
E4 Reporting: main body
E5 Reporting: final parts
E6 Argumentation
E7 Rewriting
E8 Style: common errors
E9 Style: phrasing problems
E10 Spelling: common errors
E11 Quoting and paraphrasing
E12 References
E13 Abbreviations and acronyms
E14 Tables, figures and boxes
E15 Bibliography
E16 Layout
Series F: Presentation
F1 Principles of effective presentation
F2 Preparation
F3 Presentation formats
F4 Presentation design
F5 Design (PowerPoint) slides
F6 Last-minute presentation checklist
F7 Effective use of tools
F8 Balanced approach to questioning
F9 Body language
F10 Dealing with disasters
Series G: Team and Project
management
G1 The principles of effective team management
G2 Forming: members, roles, and dependencies
G3 Brainstorming
G4 Norming: tasks and roles
G5 Decision-making
G6 Basics of effective negotiation
G7 Group contract
G8 Effective meetings
G9 Feedback and coaching
G10 Unhealthy group dynamics
G11 Dealing with conflicts
G12 Final stages: tasks and roles
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