Navigating the Research University: A Guide for First-Year Students - Softcover

Andreatta, Britt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413033997 ISBN 13: 9781413033991

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Full of practical tips and tools, and useful personal advice, NAVIGATING THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY: A GUIDE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, Second Edition, provides first-year students with a comprehensive introduction to education at a research institution. The text is designed to support students at a broad range of research universities by helping them understand what research is, the role it plays in the university, and the basic methodologies used in a variety of disciplines. Andreatta guides students to develop essential skills for academic success, including critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, and effective writing. In addition, the text includes valuable insights into the personal and working issues students may encounter as new and aspiring members of a community of scholars.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Britt Andreatta knows how to harness human potential. Drawing on her unique background in leadership, psychology, education, and the human sciences, she has a profound understanding of how to unlock the best in people. 

Britt is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience consulting with businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Corporate clients include Fortune 100 companies like Comcast and Apple as well as companies such as Avvo Legal, LinkedIn, Franklin Covey, AlterEco Foods, DPR Construction, and 15Five. Dr. Andreatta has also worked with major educational institutions like the University of California, Dartmouth University, and the University of New Mexico as well as non-profit organizations like the YMCA and Norton Healthcare.

Britt has published several titles on learning and leadership including Neuroscience of Learning, Leading Change, Having Difficult Conversations, and Leading with Emotional Intelligence, and delivered a TEDx talk called "How Your Past Hijacks Your Future". Her latest book, Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Master Any Skill was just released on Amazon. 

Dr. Andreatta has served as professor and dean at the University of California, Antioch University, and several graduate schools. She regularly consults with executives and organizations on how to maximize their full potential. 

Britt won the 2014 Gold Medal for Chief Learning Officer magazine's prestigious Trailblazer Award for the leadership development program she implemented at lydna.com. She has served as the Chief Learning Officer for Lynda.com and Senior Learning Consultant for global leadership and talent development at LinkedIn. She continues to partner with Lynda.com and LinkedIn as an author and thought leader on learning and leadership. 
Britt is currently writing her next books on the neuroscience of change and the conscious evolution of organizations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1413033997
• ISBN 13: 9781413033991
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 263