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GRE For Dummies Quick Prep
by Ron Woldoff Joseph KraynakYour get-in, get-out resource for passing the GRE Are you getting panicky about taking the GRE? You're not alone! Offering proven strategies and tips to help you score your highest on exam day, GRE For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition sticks to the basics, leaving flowery, dispensable information at the door. Covering just what you need to know to prepare for the GRE, this no-nonsense guide gets down to the nitty gritty of the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills you need to master in order to get into the graduate school of your dreams. The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. If you're one of the more than 800,000 people prepping for the GRE this year and want to increase your chances of scoring higher—without spending months pouring through yet another tedious text—GRE For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition has you covered. Includes one full-length practice GRE test, complete with answers and explanations Competitively priced at $12.99 Helps you master verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing Prepares you for the big day by providing ample practice of GRE questions So, what are you waiting for? Grab a pen, gauge your readiness, and practice your way to test-taking perfection with GRE For Dummies, Quick Prep Edition.
GRE For Dummies, Premier 7th Edition
by Joe Kraynak Ron WoldoffA complete guide to score your highest on the GRE--now with a bonus CD-ROMThe Education Testing Service announced recently that changes to the 2011 GRE test are the most significant updates to the exam to date. The new computer-based test is intended to measure skills that are truly critical to performing well in graduate or business school. GRE For Dummies, Premier 7th Edition with CD-ROM, provides students with an updated study guide for the redesigned GRE, as well as multiple practice tests, including additional content and two additional practice tests on the CD-ROM that are not available in the standard edition of the book. The information included in this revised and expanded Premier edition prepares readers to achieve their maximum score on this challenging exam.Here, you'll get an updated study guide for the newly configured GRE test and three tests that model real GRE questions, plus two additional tests on the CD-ROM. It covers all the sections you'll encounter on the actual exam--verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.An updated test prep guide to the GREStrategies for all the question types on the 2011 examTwo fully revised practice tests and one brand new practice test plus two additional timed tests on the CD-ROM--for a total of 5 practice testsHundreds of practice questions with detailed explanations and walk-throughsEverything you need to know to conquer the three sections of the exam--verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing500 vocabulary terms most likely to appear on the test, plus 300 vocabulary flashcards on the CD-ROMWith clear, straight-forward advice and written in an approachable, easy-to-understand manner, GRE For Dummies, Premier 7th Edition with CD-ROM is your ticket to scoring your highest on the new GRE.
GRE For Dummies
by Joseph Kraynak Ron WoldoffThe fast and easy way to score higher on the GRE Does the thought of preparing for the GRE give you goose bumps? Fear not! This new edition of GRE For Dummies with Online Practice gives you a competitive edge by fully preparing you for the GRE exam with subject reviews and tons of practice opportunities. Written in the accessible and friendly style that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, this hands-on guide helps you assess where you need more study help, gets you up-to-speed on the questions you can expect to encounter on the actual GRE exam, and will have you practicing your way to test-taking perfection by exam day. The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test and admission requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. THE GRE aims to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study. If you're an aspiring graduate school student preparing for this all-important exam, GRE For Dummies with Online Practice gives you everything you need to increase your chances of scoring higher. Includes full-length GRE practice tests and hundreds of practice questions to prepare you for test day Provides trusted GRE test-taking strategies to help you score your highest Helps you master verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing Gives you access to GRE practice questions online So what are you waiting for? Start practicing today--and get into the graduate school of your dreams!
GRE For Dummies
by Ron Woldoff Joe KraynakSharpen your GRE test-taking skills with this updated and expanded premier guide with online links to BONUS tests and study aidsAre you anxious about taking the GRE yet eager to get into the graduate school of your dreams? GRE For Dummies, Premier Edition is a hands-on guide that gives you everything you need to excel in every area of the exam -- verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. With clear, straight-forward advice, this test guide includes five tests that model real GRE questions, updated information that reflects the latest exam, plus 400 interactive vocabulary flashcards that you can access online. GRE For Dummies, Premier Edition gives you the edge you need to get your best possible GRE score and get into the graduate school of your choice!Wield words like a samurai -- find out how to tackle Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence questions, improve your reading comprehension, and expand your grammarCount on mastering math -- discover strategies for scoring high on the quantitative reasoning section -- from basic math and geometry to algebra, charts and graphs, quantitative comparison, and word problemsGet the "write" stuff -- learn an easy, step-by-step process for writing killer essays that meet the evaluators' requirements with minimal effortPractice makes perfect -- take the practice exams online and test your skills using the timed or untimed feature of the five full-length practice examsOpen the book and find:An updated test prep guide to the GREA checklist of everything you need to prepare for test dayStrategies for all question typesTwo fully revised practice tests and three brand-new practice testsDetailed explanations for all practice problems400 vocabulary terms most likely to appear on the testEssential information to help you sign up to take the testLearn to:Score higher on the GRE and get into the graduate school of your choiceMaster verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writingPrepare for the big day with expert strategies for improving reading comprehension, grammar, and math skills
GRE Contextual Vocabulary (GRE Test Preparation)
by Editors of REAAre you taking the New GRE? Then you need REA's New GRE Contextual Vocabulary Focused Vocabulary Prep for the New Exam!REA's GRE Contextual Vocabulary gives GRE test-takers a fun and easy way to improve their vocabulary skills before taking the exam.Designed for anyone who needs help with their GRE vocabulary, this unique study guide combines a traditional GRE vocabulary review with interactive puzzles and games. The word games include inference-to-meaning, fast-facts anecdotes, minimal parts, word scrambles, grammar stretches, and more! The chapters alternate between games and puzzles and strategy and high-frequency GRE word lists.Unlike other study guides that only contain a list of vocabulary words, our book lets you test your knowledge of must-know GRE terms in a contextual format. Learning GRE vocabulary from a fun and stress-free book helps you improve your skills, so you can score higher on the verbal section of the GRE. REA's Contextual Vocabulary is a must-have for anyone taking the new GRE!
GRE All the Verbal: Effective Strategies & Practice from 99th Percentile Instructors (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
by Manhattan PrepWritten by our 99th percentile GRE instructors, Manhattan Prep's GRE All the Verbal features in-depth lessons covering the facts, rules, and strategies for every question type on the Verbal section of the GRE.This edition of GRE All the Verbal has been reorganized to start from the basics—words, in this case—and build to more complex sentences, paragraphs, and passages. You&’ll learn how to build your vocabulary in an organic way that allows you to use these words in grad school and at work, not just to regurgitate the words for the test. You&’ll also learn how to deconstruct complex sentences, a skill crucial not just for Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence (aka vocabulary) problems, but also for Reading Comprehension passages. And finally, you&’ll learn how to parse complicated meaning across multi-sentence blocks of text, a skill you&’ll need for Reading Comprehension and for multi-blank Text Completions. You&’ll also learn how to spot and avoid common traps and you&’ll have plenty of practice problems with detailed answer explanations, all of which have been constructed by our 99th percentile GRE instructors. Finally, you&’ll learn how to use all of these skills to tackle the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) portion of the exam, also known as the essays
GRE All the Quant: Effective Strategies & Practice from 99th Percentile Instructors (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
by Manhattan PrepWritten by our 99th percentile GRE instructors, Manhattan Prep&’s GRE All the Quant features in-depth lessons covering the facts, rules, and strategies for every math question type and content area on the GRE.This edition of GRE All the Quant has been reorganized to start you at the fundamentals and take you all the way through the hardest topics—start where you need and go as far as you need for your target score. We teach you not just the facts, formulas, and rules but also the strategies that will save you time and mental energy on the test—from estimation to testing cases to working backwards from the answers.Each chapter provides comprehensive subject matter coverage with numerous examples and thorough explanations to help you build confidence and content mastery. Mixed drill sets help you develop accuracy and speed. Every lesson, problem, and explanation was written by a 99th-percentile GRE instructor—we know how to earn a great score and we know how to teach you to do the same.
GRE 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies
by Ron WoldoffFast, focused test prep to help you score your best on the GRE GRE 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is your ticket to confidence and success on test day. Calm your jitters with an overview of test content, learn what to expect on the day of the exam, and take a short-form practice test with detailed explanations of the answers. This one-of-a-kind study guide is broken down into study blocks that you can tackle in 5 hours - all at once or over a few days. When you’ve finished practicing and the test is nigh, this book still has your back, with expert tips and tricks to make test day a breeze. Let this Dummies 5-Hour Quick Prep program launch you toward GRE test-day success. Know what to expect on the GRE, including the content and test format Work through GRE example questions for every subject covered on the test Check your knowledge with a sample test that includes detailed answers Improve your chances of getting into the grad school you want with a great score on the GREGRE 5-Hour Quick Prep For Dummies is perfect for future graduate students preparing to take the GRE and looking for a fast, focused study guide.
GRE 2022 For Dummies with Online Practice
by Ron WoldoffWith this complete test prep package, you’re going to do GREat! GRE 2022 For Dummies is your one-stop review for conquering the number one graduate school admissions test. You’ve studied hard in college, and you already have what it takes to succeed on the GRE. This book will help you brush up your knowledge and become a test-taking machine. You’ll learn what to expect from the verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing sections of the test, and get powerful exam tips and tricks so you can beat the time crunch. This trusted For Dummies test prep guide also includes online practice tests and detailed answer explanations. Work through sample questions and full-length practice tests—updated for the most current GRE tests! Learn techniques that will help you work through questions quickly Demystify what the graders want on your writing sample and discover how to earn your best scores on all sections Avoid common test-day pitfalls and get through the GRE stress-free! Envision the doors to the grad school of your choice—open, just for you. With GRE 2022 For Dummies, you’ve got it under control!
GRE 2017 Strategies, Practice & Review with 4 Practice Tests: Online + Book
by KaplanGRE 2017 Strategies, Practice & Review is an online and book prep system that covers the essentials of the GRE to help you score higher on Test Day. You'll get one-year access to an online center with realistic practice tests to help you score higher on the GRE. GRE 2017 Strategies, Practice & Review features: * 4 full-length practice tests (3 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book) * 650+ questions with detailed explanations including brand new questions for this edition * Academic support from Kaplan faculty via our Facebook page: facebook.com/KaplanGradPrep * Strategies and practice sets for all GRE question types Kaplan guarantees that if you study with our online resources and book, you will score higher on the GRE.
GRE 2016 Strategies, Practice, and Review with 4 Practice Tests
by KaplanKaplan's GRE 2016 Strategies, Practice, and Review is a comprehensive prep system that includes book and online components, including 1-year access to an online center with video and realistic practice tests to help you prepare for Test Day. Get access to in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help you score higher on the GRE. New for the 2016 edition: GRE 2016 Strategies, Practice, and Review contains more targeted instruction across the different Quant and Verbal question types and content, plus new questions and explanations.Kaplan's GRE 2016 Strategies, Practice, and Review contains 4 full-length practice tests (3 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book) and 650+ total practice questions with detailed explanations, covering the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections, and strategies for handling all the GRE question types you'll encounter on Test Day. Kaplan's GRE 2016 Strategies, Practice, and Review features:* 4 full-length practice tests (3 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book)* 650+ questions with detailed explanations including brand new questions for this edition* Academic support from Kaplan faculty via our Facebook page: facebook.com/KaplanGradPrep* Strategies and practice sets for all GRE question types* Diagnostic tool in end-of-chapter practice sets for even more targeted practice* Online videos to help you prepare for the GRE and graduate school admissionsKaplan guarantees that if you study with our book and online resources, you will score higher on the GRE.
GRE® 2015 Strategies, Practice, and Review
by Kaplan Educational Center StaffKaplan's GRE® 2015 Strategies, Practice, and Review is a comprehensive prep system that includes book and online components. Get access to in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help you score higher on the GRE. Kaplan's GRE 2015 Strategies, Practice, and Review contains 4 full-length practice tests (3 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book) and 650+ total practice questions with detailed explanations, covering the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections, and strategies for handling all the GRE question types you'll encounter on Test Day. Kaplan's GRE 2015 Strategies, Practice, and Review features: 4 full-length practice tests (3 realistic Multi-Stage Tests available online and 1 in the book) 650+ questions with detailed explanations Academic support from Kaplan faculty via our Facebook® page: facebook. com/KaplanGradPrep Strategies and practice sets for all GRE question types Diagnostic tool in end-of-chapter practice sets for even more targeted practice New! Online videos to help you prepare for the GRE and graduate school admissions Kaplan guarantees that if you study with our book and online resources, you will score higher on the GRE--or you'll receive a full refund. Also available: Kaplan's GRE Premier 2015 with 6 Practice Tests: Book + Online + DVD + Mobile.
GRE: What You Need to Know
by KaplanGRE: What You Need to KnowWhat can you expect from the GRE revised General Test? In Kaplan's overview of the exam, you'll get answers to questions on:Exam structure and scoring: How do schools interpret your scores? Do all of the questions on the test count towards your scores? We break down the test's format, and tell you how schools use your scores and percentile rankings in evaluating your application.Adaptive testing: What exactly is an adaptive exam? The GRE is a Multi-Stage Test, which means that it adjusts the questions' difficulty to your skill level. We tell you how to strategically treat each section to maximize your scoring potential.Question types: Why is answer choice (D) never the correct answer to a Quantitative Comparison that has real numbers in both quantities? What's the best way to take apart reading comprehension passages? We walk you through each of the question types that you'll face on the GRE, and present the most effective approach to each one.Study plans: What's the best way for you to increase your score by Test Day? Get advice from Kaplan experts on the basics of setting up a maximally-productive prep schedule.Kaplan will walk you through every aspect of the GRE, and help you make decisions that will enable you to become a strong graduate school applicant when the time is right.
GRE: A Strategic Approach with online diagnostic
by Doug Tarnopol Norman LevyAre you taking the New GRE? Then you need REA's New GRE - A Strategic Approach - Complete GRE Prep for the New Test! REA's all-new GRE test prep is fully aligned with the new GRE General Test that launched in August 2011. Written by a team of experts with extensive experience in graduate-admissions test prep, our New GRE - A Strategic Approach was written entirely with the unique needs of the GRE test candidate in mind and covers every facet of the new test. Our expert subject review and strategy pointers give you an advantage on test day and help you get into the graduate school of your choice. Focused chapter reviews cover all the information tested on the new exam. The authors' lively, conversational approach explains the content and structure of the test in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand style that takes the mystery (and anxiety) out of the GRE. Each review chapter is filled with examples, practice quizzes, sample questions, and drills to reinforce key concepts. A full-length diagnostic exam is available online so you can pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses as you study. Two full-length, multiple-choice practice tests in the book simulate the actual GRE General Test. Each practice test is balanced to include every type of question, subject area, and skill tested on the exam. Our practice tests replicate the GRE question format, allowing you to assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right--we explain why the other answer choices are wrong--so you'll be prepared on test day. Only REA combines test-taking strategies from the experts with extensive practice and focused review. This test prep is a must-have for all grad school candidates taking the new GRE!
GRAPHS, CHARTS AND TABLES: Passbooks Study Guide (General Aptitude and Abilities Series (CS))
by National Learning CorporationThe General Aptitude and Abilities Series provides functional, intensive test practice and drill in the basic skills and areas common to many civil service, general aptitude or achievement examinations necessary for entrance into schools or occupations. The Graphs, Charts and Tables Passbook® prepares you by sharpening the skills and abilities necessary to succeed on this part of your upcoming exam. It provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions that include, but are not limited to: understanding and interpreting bar graphs; line graphs; pie charts; pictographs; tables; and more.
The Grapes of Wrath (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
by Lee CusickREA's MAXnotes for John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.
Grant writing for medical and healthcare professionals
by Subhash Chandra Parija Vikram KateConducting research requires resources to meet the research need. The resources in the research institutes/ centers are often inadequate, limiting the research outcome. Research grants help overcome those limitations and help the researchers carry out quality research without any restriction. Grant proposal writing is an essential skill to be mastered by every researcher. However, the majority of the medical schools, except the few research institutes, do not have a structured learning module for obtaining grants. On most occasions, the skill of writing grant proposals goes by self-learning. For students, it is burdening due to the tremendous time consumed to learn the craft of writing the grant proposal and the exhausting clinical and academic work. This book is carefully prepared to keep in mind the difficulties faced by the young researchers and the students concerning choosing a funding agency, grant makers' expectations, budgeting, surveillance and site visits, rights of the researcher and the funding agency, and ethical and legal aspects of obtaining the grant. The book also covers the alternate plan for partial funding or interruption of the financing, reporting the source of funding and acknowledgment, good clinical practice guidelines, and dealing with the rejected grant proposal. The research projects are often dropped or modified extensively due to the limited resources in the existing facility. The researchers are forced to compromise the research objective due to expensive requirements. There is a shortage of awareness regarding the availability of funding and grant for the conduct of research. Even if the researchers are aware of obtaining the financing, there is a lack of training in grant proposal writing, which is essential in getting the research funding. This book on grant proposal writing for medical and healthcare professionals covers such difficulties and deficiencies. It will provide complete companionship from knowing the funding agency to obtaining the grant.
Grand Entrance: Worship On Earth As In Heaven
by Edith M. HumphreyCan we understand worship in a way that transcends style, relevance, and aesthetics? Taking into account the most contested issues of the "worship wars," prominent New Testament scholar Edith Humphrey shows how the act of entering into God's presence is central to all true Christian worship. Regardless of worship style, when we come into God's presence, we praise God alongside angels and with the whole of creation. Seeking to reclaim the forgotten theme of worship as entry into God's presence, Humphrey shows its prominence in the Bible, providing an accessible but thorough study of the Old and New Testaments. She analyzes key moments in church history to show how worship developed in Eastern and Western churches. She also draws insights from healthy worshiping communities around the globe. The book offers practical guidance to worship directors, pastors, thoughtful lay readers, and students with regards to balanced and faithful worship.
Grammar Smart, 4th Edition: The Savvy Student's Guide to Perfect Usage
by Princeton ReviewTHE KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO BE A GRAMMAR GURU.How you speak and write can say a lot about you. Grammar makes a lasting impression, but learning it can seem like a never-ending parade of complicated and contradictory rules! That’s why we at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart—instead of boring you with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, this book takes a fun approach to showing the logic behind each correct sentence. This updated fourth edition of Grammar Smart brings you:• In-depth reviews of the basic parts of speech• Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles• A glossary of key grammar terms• Quick quizzes throughout the book to help you check your progress• Detailed sentence diagrams to help you identify word classes• Comprehensive summaries of each major grammar topic
Grammar Smart, 3rd Edition
by Princeton ReviewEverything you need to know to be a grammar guru.This eBook edition is formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations.The words you use say a lot about you. Grammar makes a lasting impression on friends, coworkers, and teachers, but learning the rules has always been notoriously dull. That's why we at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart! Instead of boring readers with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, this book uses a witty approach to show the logic behind each correct sentence. This updated third edition of Grammar Smart helps you:* Learn the nuts and bolts of grammar rules and usage* Practice your grammar skills with a series of quizzes* Master how to write and speak more effectively Inside the book, you'll find:* In-depth reviews of the basic parts of speech* Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles* A glossary of key grammar terms* Quick quizzes throughout the book to help you check your progress* Detailed sentence diagrams to help you identify word classes* Comprehensive summaries of each major grammar topic
Grammar for Literacy: CfE
by Jane CooperSyllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5)Subject: LiteracyGrammar matters. Understand how to use and structure language correctly to make your meaning clear.Learn about parts of speech, punctuation, sentences, paragraphs and spelling as you are guided through simple explanations, strategies, progressive activities and revision tasks.Grammar for Literacy equips pupils with the building blocks for success in exams, coursework and adult life, and facilitates literacy development across the curriculum.> Understand the essentials. Key concepts that pupils need to remember are introduced in 'explanation' boxes.> Put theory into practice. 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending' tasks enable pupils to apply their knowledge and skills, through a mix of solo and group work.> Check and consolidate. 'Bringing it all together' revision tasks at the end of each chapter can be used flexibly for classwork, homework or assessment.> See the big picture. 'Crossover' boxes make links to prior and future learning, cementing pupils' knowledge and skills.> Avoid common errors. 'Mistake' boxes contain examples and tips to ensure that pupils get it right in their own writing."I wrote this book because it was the one that I wanted to use in school when I was a teacher, but it didn't exist."Jane Cooper
Grammar for Literacy: CfE
by Jane CooperSyllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5)Subject: LiteracyGrammar matters. Understand how to use and structure language correctly to make your meaning clear.Learn about parts of speech, punctuation, sentences, paragraphs and spelling as you are guided through simple explanations, strategies, progressive activities and revision tasks.Grammar for Literacy equips pupils with the building blocks for success in exams, coursework and adult life, and facilitates literacy development across the curriculum.> Understand the essentials. Key concepts that pupils need to remember are introduced in 'explanation' boxes.> Put theory into practice. 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending' tasks enable pupils to apply their knowledge and skills, through a mix of solo and group work.> Check and consolidate. 'Bringing it all together' revision tasks at the end of each chapter can be used flexibly for classwork, homework or assessment.> See the big picture. 'Crossover' boxes make links to prior and future learning, cementing pupils' knowledge and skills.> Avoid common errors. 'Mistake' boxes contain examples and tips to ensure that pupils get it right in their own writing."I wrote this book because it was the one that I wanted to use in school when I was a teacher, but it didn't exist."Jane Cooper
Grammar And Language Workbook (Grade #6)
by Glencoe McGraw-Hill StaffThe Grammar and Language Workbook offers sequential language instruction along with extensive drill and practice in grammar, usage, and mechanics. This important tool includes a handbook as well as vocabulary, spelling, and composition lessons.
Graduate Study For The 21st Century: How To Build An Academic Career In The Humanities
by Gregory M. Colón SemenzaMany graduate students continue to be regarded as "apprentices" despite the fact that they are expected to design and teach their own classes, serve on university committees, and conference and publish regularly. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the attrition rate for American Ph.D. programs is at an all-time high, between 40% and 50% (higher for women and minorities). Of those who finish, only one in three will secure tenure-track jobs. These statistics highlight waste: of millions of dollars by universities and of time and energy by students. Rather than teaching graduate students how to be graduate students, then, the guide prepares them for what they really seek: a successful academic career.
Graduate Skills and Game-Based Learning: Using Video Games for Employability in Higher Education (Digital Education and Learning)
by Matthew BarrThis book explores the efficacy of game-based learning to develop university students’ skills and competencies. While writing on game-based learning has previously emphasised the use of games developed specifically for educational purposes, this book fills an important gap in the literature by focusing on commercial games such as World of Warcraft and Minecraft. Underpinned by robust empirical evidence, the author demonstrates that the current negative perception of video games is ill-informed, and in fact these games can be important tools to develop graduate skills related to employability. Speaking to very current concerns about the employability of higher education graduates and the skills that university is intended to develop, this book also explores the attitudes to game-based learning as expressed by instructors, students and game developers.