Study Skills for Town and Country Planning

ISBN-13: 9781446249697 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 256 str.

Adam Sheppard

Opis

-Sheppard and Smith provide a clear, accessible and friendly guide to studying to become a planner, with great tips, insight and advice - including what employers will be looking for and the importance of lifelong learning-
- Michael Harris, Deputy Head of Policy and Research, Royal Town Planning Institute

-If you are thinking of studying town and country planning at university, this book tells you what to expect and how to succeed-
- Cliff Hague, Emeritus Professor of Heriot-Watt University and Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Study Skills for Town and Country Planning is a basic introduction to studying planning, a 'how to' for students to develop a relevant skill set to succeed in their degree, and a guide to applying those skills in a very practical and diverse workplace.

Clearly written and accessible, the book includes:

• Up-to-date case studies, providing real examples of applying the relevant tools and techniques covered in the book
• Practical activities, such as preparing and practising presentations and drafting short reports
• 'Tips for Success'
• Suggestions for further reading
• a Glossary explaining new terms

This student-focused guide provides an introduction to the study skills associated with town and country planning for anyone considering or already studying a planning related course.

Adam Sheppard is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England.

Nick Smith is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England.