Effective Communication for Arts and Humanities Students

Informationen zum Autor Joan van Emden wrote extensively about writing and speaking for engineers, including two other books in the Palgrave Study Guides series. She was Director of the Jove Centre, which specialises in technical writing and presentations, and she taught these subjects at the University of Reading for over twenty years. Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook , 14 Days to Exam Success and co-author of Writing for Engineers and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden). Klappentext Students not only need subject-specific knowledge, but they must also know how to communicate well. From that first assignment or seminar paper, to the final report, dissertation or exam, this guide provides detailed help and support with lots of examples and practical advice throughout. Continuing to provide invaluable guidance, even after the course has finished, the book also includes chapters on how to prepare a CV, applying for a job, and how to succeed at interview. Zusammenfassung Continuing to provide invaluable guidance, even after the course has finished, the book also includes chapters on how to prepare a CV, applying for a job, and how to succeed at interview. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Listening, Reading and Making Notes Good Writing Style Essays, Reports and Dissertations Small-Group Presentations Formal Presentations Delivery and Non-Verbal Communication Assessment, Revision and Exam Techniques Preparing a CV and Job Application The Successful Job Interview Index.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Lucinda Becker, Joan Becker van Emden, Joan van Emden, Joa van Emden, Joan Van Emden, Joan Becker Van Emden
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 06.06.2003
• EAN: 9780333984871
• ISBN: 978-0-333-98487-1
• Pagine: 210
• Serie: Palgrave Study Guides; Palgrave Study Skills; Macmillan Study Skills; Bloomsbury Study Skills
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Libri sul benessere, vita quotidiana > Famiglia; Libri scolastici > Corsi per adulti / università popolare > Materiali per università popolare / materiali per corsi di lingua; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; B, Study skills, Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Study and Learning Skills