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" Studying at a distance : "
Christine J. Talbot.
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BL
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1031286
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b785656
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| Main Entry
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Talbot, Christine J.
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Studying at a distance : : a guide for students /\ Christine J. Talbot.
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Maidenhead :: Open University Press,, 2003.
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1 online resource (xxii, 174 pages)
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0335213367
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: 0335213375
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: 0335228011
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: 9780335213368
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: 9780335213375
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: 9780335228010
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover; Half Title; Title page; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Appendix; Further resources; References; Index; The student's guide to research ethics; Writing at university; The student's guide to exam success
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| Abstract
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Annotation The first guide for students tackling distance study! This essential guide provides practical help and encouragement for those who have not previously studied 'at a distance'. * Includes motivation, goal setting, time management and coping * Refreshes basic study skills and helps with research projects * Surveys latest e-learning developments * Includes comments and advice from other distance learning students Self-study activities are a key part of the guide, and introduce the crucial element of active learning that is typical of studying at a distance. Studying at a Distance is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates in all open and distance learning or e-learning courses. Ideal for students returning to study after a gap of some years or those new to distance learning. "'More and more people are likely to experience distance learning in the future either by correspondence or e-learning. This book is written by an author who clearly has immense experience and expertise in supporting distance learners. It cannot fail to be a most useful and comprehensive introduction to the challenges of distance education to such learners. It will also be a very helpful guide to people writing and managing distance courses.'Ormond Simpson - Assistant Director, Student Services, Open University in the East of EnglandAuthor "Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning" and "Student Retention in Online Open and Distance Learning."
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Distance education.
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Study skills.
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Distance education.
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EDUCATION-- Higher.
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Study skills.
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378.175
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LC5800.T35 2003eb
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