Survive academic study with this snappy guide to research techniques and strategies for all student nurses.
Providing words of wisdom and tips from real student nurses, Study Skills for Nurses enables you to develop your own individual ways of studying for those all important projects, with exercises, step-by-step guides and tricks to help you get ahead.
Special features
Developed by students for students
Clear, straightforward and jargon-free
Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters.
Takes away the fear of study and independent research projects, making it approachable, easy and fun
Preface vii
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xiv
1 Learning At University 1
2 Understanding How You Learn 17
3 Taking Control 31
4 Information Skills 43
by Beverley Murray, edited by Claire Boyd
5 Reading Effectively 57
by Claire Boyd and Beverley Murray
6 Making Notes 81
7 Plagiarism And Referencing 99
8 Writing Skills 111
9 Oral Presentations 145
10 Preparing For Exams 163
11 Writing A Portfolio 171
12 Learning In Practice 183
13 Minimising Stress 197
Answers To Activities And Test Your Knowledge 207
Appendices
Appendix 1: Examples of Question Frameworks 230
Appendix 2: Glossary of Evidence Types 231
Appendix 3: Help With Analysis of Results 232
Appendix 4: The New NHS In 2013: What It Means For You 233
Index 236
