There are moments in everyone`s degree when you are expected to do something unfamiliar & daunting
- present a seminar, go on a fieldtrip, create a wiki page, lead a lab team
- & how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Studying at university requires a different approach from studying at school & this book explains this transition. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples & careers advice, this book will prove invaluable throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science degree. Designed for all geography, earth science & environmental science students, this book provides guidance on: time management & effective research constructing essays & creating arguments giving presentations confidently undertaking fieldwork & laboratory work avoiding plagiarism & citing references correctly using e-technologies such as blogs & your university`s VLE online assessment & peer feedback. This guide also explains the role of the academic & how it differs from that of a school teacher, & prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.