Study skills for town and country planning /
Sheppard, Adam.
Study skills for town and country planning / Adam Sheppard and Nick Smith. - vi, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Preface; Acknowledgements; List of boxes; List of figures; List of tables; About the authors; Studying in higher education; Study skills for town and country planning; Planning practice; Appendix one: Key books on town and country planning; Appendix two: Key journals associated with town and country planning; Appendix three: Useful websites relating to town and country planning; Appendix four: How do I reference...; References; Index
“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 InstituteStudy 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 termsThis 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.
9781446249697 (pbk.) 9781446249680 (hbk.)
2013931186
Planning--Study and teaching (Higher) --Great Britain.
Study skills.
307.1271141 SHE / 010697
Study skills for town and country planning / Adam Sheppard and Nick Smith. - vi, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Preface; Acknowledgements; List of boxes; List of figures; List of tables; About the authors; Studying in higher education; Study skills for town and country planning; Planning practice; Appendix one: Key books on town and country planning; Appendix two: Key journals associated with town and country planning; Appendix three: Useful websites relating to town and country planning; Appendix four: How do I reference...; References; Index
“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 InstituteStudy 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 termsThis 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.
9781446249697 (pbk.) 9781446249680 (hbk.)
2013931186
Planning--Study and teaching (Higher) --Great Britain.
Study skills.
307.1271141 SHE / 010697