Reading, Writing and Reasoning: A guide for students (Open Up Study Skills) - Softcover

Fairbairn, Gavin; Winch, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335238874 ISBN 13: 9780335238873

Publisher: Open University Press, 2011

Synopsis

"A concise and useful guide, which provides an overview of the skills necessary to good reviewing ... Dealing clearly with traditional sources such as books and journals alongside recent developments such as wikis, blogs, and other online material, this handbook provides students with not only the basics, but guidance on the evolving issues in research dissemination and literature reviewing."
Daniel Zahra, Student, University of Plymouth, UK

What do you have to do to achieve success in your university studies?

Many students find the 'step up' from school or college work to university study a challenge. The same is frequently true for those returning to study after time spent in the workplace. If you find yourself in either of these situations then this is the book for you. Straightforward and sympathetic, this accessible handbook will help you to develop the essential skills in three of the core aspects of university study: reading, writing and reasoning.

Drawing on a wealth of experience of working with students in a variety of settings, Gavin Fairbairn and Christopher Winch have completely revised and updated this best selling text. It is packed with practical advice, examples and exercises that will be invaluable for all students and assist in developing effective reading practices, high quality academic writing and critical thinking skills.

The new edition contains:

• Expanded coverage on plagiarism and how to avoid it
• Additional guidance on structuring writing
• Suggestions for overcoming writer’s block
• Tasks designed to reflect on key issues and practice skills
• Guidance for tutors on how to help students

About this title

About the Author:

Gavin Fairbairn is Professor of Ethics and Language at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. He has published widely and his books include Reading at University (Open University Press, 2001) and Becoming an Author (Open University Press, 2006).

Christopher Winch is Professor Educational Philosophy and Policy and Head of Department in the Department of Education and Professional Studies, King's College, London, UK. He has published widely in philosophy, linguistics and education.

Review:

"Teachers working with young children, needing to inform themselves better about an aspect of the teaching of reading, will findthe reading suggestions for each entry very useful." - SpokenEnglish "...for students and teachers new to this complexfield, the handbook will provide an accessible and informative sourceof reference." - Child Education "RobinCampbell has been able to offer teachers, intending teachers andteacher-educators a remarkably usable book that should pay great dividends."- Reading "...a useful addition to ateacher-training or in-service library." - Educational Psychology "Students will find this book a little gem in helpingthem...to cometo grips with the many strands that have to be interwoven to teach reading effectively, and to understand the complexityof their role in the process and the skills they need to acquire." - Child Language Teaching and Therapy

About this edition

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0335238874
• ISBN 13: 9780335238873
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 304