Study and Communication Skills for the Chemical Sciences is a textbook by Tina Overton, intended for undergraduate chemistry students. The book helps students make the transition from school to university and make optimal use of their studies, thereby increasing their employability.
The text is written in an accessible way and includes many chemical examples that underline the relevance of these skills. Attention is given to practical work, lectures, group work, writing and presentation skills, and effective exam-free preparation. An extensive chapter on employability provides advice for getting a job in a competitive market.
Product details
- Author: Tina Overton (Professor of Chemical Education, Monash University)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2019-04-18
- Number of pages: 304
- ISBN: 9780198821816
- Theme: Chemistry
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Chemistry / General
About the author
Tina Overton is Professor of Chemistry Education at Monash University and Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham. She has published research on critical thinking, problem-based learning, and employability. She has received various awards, including the Royal Society of Chemistry’s HE Teaching Award and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s Fensham Medal.