Study Skills for Paramedics

1st Edition - December 10, 2021
Authors: Helen Cobb, Emily Forster
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 0 5 - 1
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 0 6 - 8

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As paramedicine shifts to an all-graduate profession in the UK, this new title is designed specifically to support students to meet the rigorous academic requirements of becoming a paramedic.

Study skills
has a direct and forthright approach, and covers everything students need to succeed in academia, from academic writing to referencing, essays and presentations, exams and reflective practice. Its interesting case studies are ideally suited to students of this hands-on profession.

Written by paramedics for paramedics, this book will help students of all academic levels quickly find their feet and excel on their journey toward working in an ambulance or healthcare setting.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Half Title
Chapter 1: Introduction
Stop—breathe—continue
References
Chapter 2: Academic Writing
Understanding what you need to do
What makes writing academic?
Get writing
Writing with clarity
References
Chapter 3: Note-Taking and Information Sources
Why do we need to note-take and find information?
Reading strategies
Approaching a more difficult text
Note taking
References
Chapter 4: Referencing
So when do you need to include a reference?
What is good evidence?
Referencing your work
Reference management software
Ways of using evidence
Summary
Introducing a source
Chapter Summary
References
Chapter 5: Research Methods and Literature Searching
Research: the basics
What is the literature?
Qualitative and quantitative research
Different types of journal articles
The hierarchy of evidence
Undertaking a basic literature search
Why do a systematic review?
SPIDER
References
Chapter 6: Essay and Report Writing
Understanding your essay question
Planning
Signposting phrases
Essay structure
Reports
Help! My essay or report has gone wrong!
References
Chapter 7: Exams
Introduction
What types of exams might you have on a healthcare professional degree course?
Revision strategies
Planning your time
Memory retention—keeping it in your head
Learning anatomy and physiology
Different types of exams
In the exam
Essay
Exam arrangements
What is the marker looking for?
Doing well on the day
Chapter 8: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations/Objective Structured Practical Examinations and Viva Voce Examinations
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations and Objective Structured Practical Examinations
Marking criteria
What does it all mean?
*Critical fails
Viva voce
How they work
Revision
Equipment
Communication
And finally, nerves
Reference
Chapter 9: Presentations and Academic Posters
Planning your presentation
Structuring your presentation
Academic posters
Layout
References
Chapter 10: Reflective Practices
Reflection models
Writing your reflection
Finding evidence to use in your reflection
References
Chapter 11: Case Studies
What are case studies?
When are case studies used?
What do lecturers want?
What to include
References
Chapter 12: Group Work
When might you work in groups?
Making group work work
General guidance around working together
Role/task allocation
Getting organized
Group discussion
Written assignments
Dealing with problems
Assertiveness
Conclusion
Reference
Chapter 13: Dissertations
Different types of dissertation
Choosing a topic and a title
Dissertation proposals
Structuring your dissertation
Introduction
Methodology
Doing primary research
Service improvement
Writing it up: this is for all types of dissertations
How to write when you don’t want to write (keeping motivated)
Managing your workload
References
Chapter 14: Key Point Summary and Hints and Tips
Introduction to studying at university
Reading and finding information
Referencing
Academic writing
Types of assessment
Essays
Exams
Objective structured clinical examination
Study Skills for Paramedics and Other Health Care Professionals
Full reference list
Index