As paramedicine shifts to an all-graduate profession in the UK, this new title is designed specifically to support students to meet the rigorous academic requirements of becoming a paramedic.
Study skills has a direct and forthright approach, and covers everything students need to succeed in academia, from academic writing to referencing, essays and presentations, exams and reflective practice. Its interesting case studies are ideally suited to students of this hands-on profession.
Written by paramedics for paramedics, this book will help students of all academic levels quickly find their feet and excel on their journey toward working in an ambulance or healthcare setting.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2: Academic Writing - p. 5 3. Chapter 3: Note-Taking and Information Sources - p. 14 4. Chapter 4: Referencing - p. 19 5. Chapter 5: Research Methods and Literature Searching - p. 27 6. Chapter 6: Essay and Report Writing - p. 36 7. Chapter 7: Exams - p. 43 8. Chapter 8: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations/Objective Structured Practical Examinations and Viva Voce Examinations - p. 51 9. Chapter 9: Presentations and Academic Posters - p. 56 10. Chapter 10: Reflective Practices - p. 63 11. Chapter 11: Case Studies - p. 69 12. Chapter 12: Group Work - p. 72 13. Chapter 13: Dissertations - p. 78 14. Chapter 14: Key Point Summary and Hints and Tips - p. 88 15. Study Skills for Paramedics and Other Health Care Professionals - p. 93 16. Index - p. 95
As paramedicine shifts to an all-graduate profession in the UK, this new title is designed specifically to support students to meet the rigorous academic requirements of becoming a paramedic.
Study skills has a direct and forthright approach, and covers everything students need to succeed in academia, from academic writing to referencing, essays and presentations, exams and reflective practice. Its interesting case studies are ideally suited to students of this hands-on profession.
Written by paramedics for paramedics, this book will help students of all academic levels quickly find their feet and excel on their journey toward working in an ambulance or healthcare setting.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2: Academic Writing - p. 5 3. Chapter 3: Note-Taking and Information Sources - p. 14 4. Chapter 4: Referencing - p. 19 5. Chapter 5: Research Methods and Literature Searching - p. 27 6. Chapter 6: Essay and Report Writing - p. 36 7. Chapter 7: Exams - p. 43 8. Chapter 8: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations/Objective Structured Practical Examinations and Viva Voce Examinations - p. 51 9. Chapter 9: Presentations and Academic Posters - p. 56 10. Chapter 10: Reflective Practices - p. 63 11. Chapter 11: Case Studies - p. 69 12. Chapter 12: Group Work - p. 72 13. Chapter 13: Dissertations - p. 78 14. Chapter 14: Key Point Summary and Hints and Tips - p. 88 15. Study Skills for Paramedics and Other Health Care Professionals - p. 93 16. Index - p. 95
