Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences

• Written to give students the practical tools they need to enable them to perform to their potential on their degree course.
• Covers a broad range of study and communication skills, which are valuable not only during university, but which also increase employability.
• Chemical examples throughout demonstrate the clear relevance of the skills addressed to chemistry students, increasing willingness to learn.
• Written in an engaging, motivational way by three experienced educators, to get the reader to really understand the importance of the skills being addressed, and to actively think about how to develop these skills in the context of studying.
• Flexible style allows the reader to dip into specific chapters for reference, or to read in sequence to complement a taught course.
• Online Resource Centre features additional resources for both lecturers and students, to enhance the educational value of the text.

Readership: Undergraduate students following any chemistry or chemistry-related degree programme.

Tina Overton, Professor of Chemical Education, University of Hull, and Director of the Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre., Stuart Johnson, Academic skills developer, University of Leicester., and Jon Scott, Academic Director, College of Medicine Biological Sciences & Psychology, University of Leicester

"If your course includes personal development modules then this could be the recommended text you have been searching for. If your course doesnt have personal development modules then this is the recommended text you will want your students to access. It has chapters which are of use for all stages of the undergraduate programme and aims to prepare the student for life beyond their studies as well. This book should be mandatory reading for students in any scientific discipline." - HEA Physical Sciences Centre Reviews, July 2011

"This book is a practical manual for students entering university and college, to help them to cope with the demands of a new learning environment. This could be a valuable resource for all students and its utility would last the whole of a degree course, making this a good buy. Alex Johnstone, Education in Chemistry, May 2011, Vol 48, No. 3"

"This is a uniquely positioned text that has the potential to enhance significantly the teaching of chemistry in universities. " - Dr Colin R. Pulham, The University of Edinburgh

"As a first time student I now consider this book my bible...This guide has everything you need to know to become a successful student. It's a definite 11 out of 10!" - Jade Carey, student, Trinity College Dublin

1: Why are study and communication skills important?
2: Making the most of lectures
3: Making the most of tutorials and group work
4: Making the most of practical work
5: Working with different information sources
6: Choosing the right writing style
7: Writing essays and assignments
8: Writing practical and project reports
9: Writing for a non-scientific audience
10: Avoiding plagiarism
11: Preparing scientific presentations
12: Delivering scientific presentations
13: Preparing a poster presentation
14: Getting the most out of revision
15: Getting the most out of exams
16: Using feedback
17: PDP and career planning