Introduction to Scholarship: Building Academic Skills for Tertiary Study 2e
Author: C Siewierski
Introduction to Scholarship: Building Academic Skills for Tertiary Study 2e off ers a practical approach to developing the basic academic and critical-thinking skills required to succeed in the tertiary environment. It focuses on a broad range of cognitive skills for the foundation of university preparation.
The textbook assumes a generic, relatable and practical ‘coached’ approach to the theory and practice of academic skills and thinking. Each chapter begins with a relevant and familiar educational/life scenario to which South African students will be able to relate, after which each short section features basic theory and then practice opportunities. A variety of reading, writing and language-based developmental activities improve students’ language skills and familiarity with academic English. The tone is humorous and collegial, which will encourage students to be co-creators in their learning.
This book is suitable for students taking fi rst-year courses such as academic literacy or introduction to scholarship at universities and colleges.
• Each chapter includes the following features: • A scenario or case study relevant to the problems discussed in the chapter • Margin glossaries of diffi cult or new vocabulary • Short explanations of theory and examples, followed by practical, guided activities • A range of response and comprehension questions, as well as more challenging higher-order cognitive questions
• Links to practical activities and assessments on Learning Zone
New to this edition: • A new chapter on digital literacy • A new section on critical listening for lectures in Chapter 13: Examination skills • More margin notes to aid students with grasping academic concepts • Streamlining of icons representing activities or cross-referencing online supplementary content
Table of contents: Chapter 1: Engaging in academic study • Chapter 2: Reading and referencing skills • Chapter 3: Planning your assignments • Chapter 4: Audience, purpose and style • Chapter 5: Digital literacy • Chapter 6: Work your ‘Google-Fu’ • Chapter 7: Paragraphs, paraphrases and summaries • Chapter 8: Critical analysis and argumentation • Chapter 9: Problems, persuasion and argument • Chapter 10: Working with graphic devices • Chapter 11: Polishing your writing • Chapter 12: Oral presentations • Chapter 13: Examination skills
“This is the ultimate “bridging module” that prepares students for reading, writing, thinking and analysing in university environments.”
Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Stellenbosch University
Lecturer resources • Downloadable resources including additional activities to do in class and links to additional reading including online journal articles related to the chapter being taught
learningzone.oxford.co.za
Student resources • Interactive quizzes on the content covered in chapters
• Additional activities related to the content covered in each chapter, including links to online Youtube video clips as well as other relevant online resources
PAPERBACK AUG 2020 OUP SA
256 PAGES 9780190741464 9780190749514
NEW
ACADEMIC LITERACY
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