Emerging researchers need a range of specific skills to plan and successfully complete their research projects. While there are multiple books available on methods, there is much less information on the key skills needed to complete a project. Designing and Managing Your Research Project provides information about the key areas needed for a successful project. It includes software skills, developing research objectives, writing proposals, literature reviews, getting ethics approval, seeking funding, managing a project, communicating research findings, and writing reports. There is also a...

A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories, including: * person-centred and behavioural approaches * anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive approaches * systems theory * task centred approach * role theory. Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they relate theory to...

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2018 Understand, analyse and evaluate Sailmaker with this study and revision guide, written by experts who know how to prepare students for success in the National 5 English Critical Reading paper. Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this guide: - Develops understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language through clear explanations and detailed commentary, supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words - Builds critical and...

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: English First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2018 Understand, analyse and evaluate Tally's Blood with this study and revision guide, written by experts who know how to prepare students for success in the National 5 English Critical Reading paper. Fully up to date with SQA's latest exam requirements, this guide: - Develops understanding of plot, structure, characterisation, themes and language through clear explanations and detailed commentary, supported by definitions of key terms and unfamiliar words - Builds critical...