- Introduction and guidance
- Introduction
- 1 Master’s-level study and how it differs from undergraduate study
- 2 Key differences between postgraduate and undergraduate study
- 3 Intensity, workload and study style
- 4 Types and purpose of Master’s degrees
- 5 Characteristics of Master’s degree graduates
- 6 Qualification Frameworks and Levels in the UK and in Europe
- 7 Preparing for postgraduate study – evaluating your readiness
- 8 Top tips for success – comments from students
- 9 Managing your study time
- 9.1 Find a strategy that works well for you
- 9.2 Plan your time – look ahead, find out what you need to do and when
- 9.3 Prioritise your tasks and identify how you spend your time
- 9.4 Find a suitable place to study
- 9.5 Focus on your study goals
- 9.6 Use weekly schedules and to-do lists
- 9.7 Prepare an action plan
- 9.8 Deal effectively with distractions and procrastination
- 9.9 Make the best use of time you have available
- 9.10 What if you fall behind?
- 10 The nature of distance learning Master’s study
- 11 This session’s quiz
- 12 Summary and reflection
- 13 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 What is reflection?
- 2 What is reflective thinking?
- 3 Key features of reflection
- 4 Models of reflection – core concepts for reflective thinking
- 5 Reflective learning – reflection as a strategic study technique
- 6 Tools to support reflective learning
- 7 Academic writing – general principles
- 8 Understanding the assignment brief
- 9 Writing at postgraduate level – general characteristics
- 10 Academic language – useful phrases
- 11 English language requirements at Master’s level
- 12 Summary and reflection
- 13 This session’s quiz
- 14 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 What is critical thinking?
- 2 Approaches to critical thinking
- 3 Fundamental aspects of critical thinking
- 4 The importance of critical thinking and analysis in academic studies
- 5 How to evaluate an argument
- 6 Evaluating an argument – coherence and supporting evidence
- 7 Summary and reflection
- 8 This session’s quiz
- 9 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 Being critical in your reading
- 2 A process for reading and selecting relevant material
- 3 Being critical in your writing – some practical suggestions
- 4 The difference between descriptive and critical writing
- 5 Tips for writing a critical essay
- 6 Summary and reflection
- 7 This session’s quiz
- 8 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 Digital and information literacy
- 2 Digital and information literacy skills framework
- 3 Assessing your current DIL skills
- 4 Recognising different types of information
- 5 Searching for information
- 6 Evaluating information
- 7 Keeping up-to-date with information
- 8 Citing and referencing sources
- 9 Developing your selective and critical reading skills
- 10 Summary and reflection
- 11 This session’s quiz
- 12 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 Using social media
- 2 Using Twitter to keep up-to-date with information
- 3 Intellectual property and copyright
- 4 Using and communicating information responsibly
- 5 Communicating and collaborating online
- 6 Summary and reflection
- 7 This session’s quiz
- 8 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 Reflective practice
- 2 Applying reflective frameworks for professional development
- 3 Reflective writing
- 4 Applying critical and reflective thinking in academic and professional contexts: examples
- 5 Summary and reflection
- 6 This session’s quiz
- 7 Closing remarks
- Introduction
- 1 Barriers to critical thinking
- 2 Getting to grips with critical thinking
- 3 Showing evidence of your ability to think critically
- 4 Summary and reflection
- 5 This session’s quiz
- 6 Closing remarks
- Tell us what you think
- Where next?
- References
- Acknowledgements
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