A Field Guide to Grad School

A Field Guide to Grad School
Author: Jessica McCrory Calarco
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0691201102

An essential handbook to the unwritten and often unspoken knowledge and skills you need to succeed in grad school Some of the most important things you need to know in order to succeed in graduate school—like how to choose a good advisor, how to get funding for your work, and whether to celebrate or cry when a journal tells you to revise and resubmit an article—won’t be covered in any class. They are part of a hidden curriculum that you are just expected to know or somehow learn on your own—or else. In this comprehensive survival guide for grad school, Jessica McCrory Calarco walks you through the secret knowledge and skills that are essential for navigating every critical stage of the postgraduate experience, from deciding whether to go to grad school in the first place to finishing your degree and landing a job. An invaluable resource for every prospective and current grad student in any discipline, A Field Guide to Grad School will save you grief—and help you thrive—in school and beyond. Provides invaluable advice about how to: Choose and apply to a graduate program Stay on track in your program Publish and promote your work Get the most out of conferences Navigate the job market Balance teaching, research, service, and life

The Virgin Guide to British Universities 2012

The Virgin Guide to British Universities 2012
Author: Piers Dudgeon
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2012-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 075354640X

The Virgin 2012 Guide to British Universities is the only university guide to offer a uniquely students' eye view of what it's like to study at a particular university. As well as hard facts and practical information on every UK university - such as official ratings for teaching, statistics on where graduates end up and employment prospects by subject - the guide is also packed with useful information such as what the social scene is like, how much living costs are likely to be and what the student profile at a particular university is really like. With a comprehensive entry on every UK university, The Virgin Guide to British Universities contains all the information and advice potential undergraduates will need to choose the best university for them.

A Bibliographic Guide to Educational Research

A Bibliographic Guide to Educational Research
Author: Dorothea M. Berry
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 514
Release: 1990
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810823433

585 new titles, most published from 1980 to 1989, and 213 new editions and supplement volumes of titles cited in the second edition. Appendix and extensive indexes. Recommended for undergraduate bibliographic collections. --ARBA

The Guardian University Guide 2011

The Guardian University Guide 2011
Author: The Guardian
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2010-07
Genre: Universities and colleges
ISBN: 085265216X

Which is the best university for me?How do I go about choosing a course?When will I need to start filling out my application?How much will my degree cost?If you're thinking of applying to university and have more questions than answers, The Guardi

Education in England and Wales

Education in England and Wales
Author: Franklin Parker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1351253840

Originally published in 1991, this title was begun just before passage of the Education Reform Act of 1988 (ERA 88), which was implemented in the 1990s. This major act along with still-in-force provisions of the 1944 Education Act (with its 17 amendments) comprises the statutes governing education in England and Wales. The study reflects both the criticism and the praise showered on that important legislation, particularly in the Brief History and School Structure sections, and in Chapter 1 with its longer than usual annotations on ERA 88.

British Universities' Guide to Graduate Study, 1993-94

British Universities' Guide to Graduate Study, 1993-94
Author: Higher Education Business Enterprises Hebe Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 391
Release: 1993
Genre: Post-graduate studies
ISBN: 9780948890284

The changing nature of education and the employment situation in Britain has meant that graduate study is becoming more and more popular. Britain's universities are catering for an increasing number of students who wish to extend their knowledge beyond first degree level. guide to taught postgraduate courses produced by the Higher Education Business Enterprises (HEBE) for the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom. courses lasting at least six months, plus a description of each course at all UK universities, including the new universities, and colleges of higher education; simple course format, divided into 54 subject groups; details of assessment methods, duration of courses, titles and qualifications awarded; individual university and college profiles, including a general description of each institution, its academic organization and facilities, student numbers and notes entry; general information about postgraduate study at universities and higher education colleges in the UK; and a clear index of subject groups and course titles.

Going to University

Going to University
Author: John McIlroy
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 1993
Genre: College student orientation
ISBN: 9780719031823

The International Student's Guide to UK Education

The International Student's Guide to UK Education
Author: Martin Hyde
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-02-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136735089

Are you thinking of studying at university in Britain? Do you feel confused about which course is best for you, which university to choose, and how to apply? Are you wondering about what kinds of challenges you will be faced with, how best to approach them and how to overcome them? If so, this guidebook is for you. Honest and accurate, this book acts as an international student introduction and cultural guide to UK Higher Education. It informs and guides students in their preparation for all aspects of UK HE, from university selection and application through to participation, and provides a clear understanding of how British universities function. Helping international students make the most of the many opportunities that university offers, this text will expand your knowledge of UK Higher Education with regards to: Application procedures Finances Self-awareness, cultural understanding and adaptation (social and academic) University administrative procedures, facilities and support Work and career information and advice. The International Student’s Guide to UK Education is a comprehensive guide that will help students to develop critical and reflective ability in order to become independent, well-informed and empowered decision makers.