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Study Skills for Paramedics
- 1st Edition - December 10, 2021
- Authors: Helen Cobb, Emily Forster
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 0 5 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 0 6 - 8
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 be… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAs 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.
- Written by experienced paramedicine lecturers and tailored to the academic requirements of students
- Conforms to Universal Design for Learning, making the text accessible for everyone
- Written simply and without waffle, ideal for practically-minded students
- Healthcare examples throughout put learning into context
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Half Title
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Stop—breathe—continue
- References
- Chapter 2: Academic Writing
- Understanding what you need to do
- What makes writing academic?
- Get writing
- Writing with clarity
- References
- Chapter 3: Note-Taking and Information Sources
- Why do we need to note-take and find information?
- Reading strategies
- Approaching a more difficult text
- Note taking
- References
- Chapter 4: Referencing
- So when do you need to include a reference?
- What is good evidence?
- Referencing your work
- Reference management software
- Ways of using evidence
- Summary
- Introducing a source
- Chapter Summary
- References
- Chapter 5: Research Methods and Literature Searching
- Research: the basics
- What is the literature?
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Different types of journal articles
- The hierarchy of evidence
- Undertaking a basic literature search
- Why do a systematic review?
- SPIDER
- References
- Chapter 6: Essay and Report Writing
- Understanding your essay question
- Planning
- Signposting phrases
- Essay structure
- Reports
- Help! My essay or report has gone wrong!
- References
- Chapter 7: Exams
- Introduction
- What types of exams might you have on a healthcare professional degree course?
- Revision strategies
- Planning your time
- Memory retention—keeping it in your head
- Learning anatomy and physiology
- Different types of exams
- In the exam
- Essay
- Exam arrangements
- What is the marker looking for?
- Doing well on the day
- Chapter 8: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations/Objective Structured Practical Examinations and Viva Voce Examinations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations and Objective Structured Practical Examinations
- Marking criteria
- What does it all mean?
- *Critical fails
- Viva voce
- How they work
- Revision
- Equipment
- Communication
- And finally, nerves
- Reference
- Chapter 9: Presentations and Academic Posters
- Planning your presentation
- Structuring your presentation
- Academic posters
- Layout
- References
- Chapter 10: Reflective Practices
- Reflection models
- Writing your reflection
- Finding evidence to use in your reflection
- References
- Chapter 11: Case Studies
- What are case studies?
- When are case studies used?
- What do lecturers want?
- What to include
- References
- Chapter 12: Group Work
- When might you work in groups?
- Making group work work
- General guidance around working together
- Role/task allocation
- Getting organized
- Group discussion
- Written assignments
- Dealing with problems
- Assertiveness
- Conclusion
- Reference
- Chapter 13: Dissertations
- Different types of dissertation
- Choosing a topic and a title
- Dissertation proposals
- Structuring your dissertation
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Doing primary research
- Service improvement
- Writing it up: this is for all types of dissertations
- How to write when you don’t want to write (keeping motivated)
- Managing your workload
- References
- Chapter 14: Key Point Summary and Hints and Tips
- Introduction to studying at university
- Reading and finding information
- Referencing
- Academic writing
- Types of assessment
- Essays
- Exams
- Objective structured clinical examination
- Study Skills for Paramedics and Other Health Care Professionals
- Full reference list
- Index
- No. of pages: 176
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 10, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702083051
- eBook ISBN: 9780702083068