Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.* Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers* Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care* Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and moreHow to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.
How to Read a Paper, 6th Edition is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare. How to Implement Evidence-Based Healthcare is essential reading for students, clinicians and researchers focused on evidence-based medicine and healthcare, implementation science, applied healthcare research, and those working in public health, public policy, and management.
This concise paperback is one of the best known guides to writing a paper for publication in biomedical journals. Its straightforward format a chapter covering each of part of the structured abstract makes it relevant and easy to use for any novice paper writer.
The How to Teach Vocabulary looks at all stanges from how to teach words to word chunks and building adn testing students vocabulary
How to Teach Grammar is a practical guide to teaching grammar, with a task file designed to make grammar less mysterious and more understandable.
This book will explore the process of forgiving and how it can help us move forward. It will provide practical advice and tools to help you understand and practice forgiveness. It will also explore the power of forgiving yourself, and how it can help you to become a better person and develop healthier relationships. You will learn how to recognize when forgiveness is needed, how to address the hurt, and how to practice forgiveness in a healthy and productive way.
The Essential Guide to Writing Your Best Book is here to help. This comprehensive guide contains proven strategies for crafting an engaging and memorable story, from the initial idea to the editing process and everything in-between. It is designed to help writers of all levels, from the novice author to the experienced veteran, hone their craft and create a book that readers will adore.
In this book, readers will learn how to observe and analyze the actions and behavior of others. We will explore the various methods of analysis, such as body language, facial expression, and voice inflection. We will also look at the psychology behind human behavior and how it affects our daily lives. Finally, this book will provide readers with the tools they need to successfully apply their newfound knowledge. We will discuss the steps that need to be taken in order to successfully analyze people, as well as the pitfalls to avoid in the process.
"Take the stress out of wedding planning with this easy-to-follow, 12-month, pocket-sized guide that covers all the ins and outs of modern weddings. From the writer behind The New York Times article "How to Plan a Wedding" comes a portable while comprehensive guide to planning your dream wedding and minimizing stress. Whether you're eloping at city hall or throwing a no-expense-spared reception for 300 guests, this month-by-month guide will help you knock out to-dos and divvy up tasks so you can enjoy every minute of your engagement, wedding, and marriage. With a fresh, gender-neutral design and interactive elements like a couple's questionnaire, a wedding style quiz, and lines for jotting down notes, you'll want to bring this book with you to every venue visit (that's in month one), vendor appointment (month three), tasting (month four), and fitting (month ten). You can even bring it along for the ride to your bach party (plan that in month seven)-cheers! Terri guides you step-by-step leading up to the big day and beyond, encouraging you to choose the things you actually want, to skip those that don't matter, and to enjoy every moment along the way"--
This book presents suggestions and worksheets to help students feel more at ease when giving class presentations. The three types of speeches are discussed as well as ways of giving illustrated talks and multimedia presentations. The techniques of debating are also presented and discussed.Teachers should be aware that while students at this grade level are quite comfortable playing and chatting with their friends, they have not developed the flair for speaking in front of these same people. Help the students to see that they are not alone in feeling uncomfortable in addressing an audience and that this unit will help them write better speeches and prepare them for presentations.The writing of a speech or presentation is just as important as the presenting. For this reason, many of the student activities in this unit involve the use of the writing process with which the students are already familiar.Ideas are included for classroom charts. These may also be used as overheads when presenting each section. A teacher assessment rubric as well as peer evaluation sheets are also included.Teachers should model appropriate and inappropriate behavior for listening to presentations. Class charts may be designed and posted in the classroom.Table of Contents: General Overview of UnitTeaching SuggestionsIdeas for Charts or OverheadsT-chartAssessment RubricsPresentation EvaluationStudent Checklist for PresentationsPreparing for a PresentationNarrowing Down the SubjectPicking your TopicPrewritingOutliningIntroductionInformation OutlineDemonstration OutlinePersuasive OutlineWriting the ConclusionRevising and EditingPractice TipsInterviewsBooktalksDebatesStorytellingStory Presentation OrganizerReaders' TheaterImpromptu PresentationsUsing the Computer in PresentationsScience Fair PresentationsPoster PresentationsResearch PresentationsStudent Evaluation SheetAnswers
The kids are in charge of Mom and Dad in this adorable board book boxed set featuring the bestsellers How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad.Perfect for the littlest hands, two of Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's bestselling books are now available as board books in this fun-filled boxed set. From exciting activities with Mom, to planning a surprise party for Dad each book is chock full of tongue-in-cheek tips and ideas for enjoying time with the parent in your life! This giftable set is perfect for baby showers, Mother's and Father's Day and more.
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From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandma and How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a fun and exciting way to share the joy of reading with grandparents.Now that you know how to babysit your grandma and grandpa, it's time to teach them how to read with you! In this hilarious new addition to Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish's bestselling How to... series, the kids are in charge! Kids can show their grandparents how to choose a great book, find the perfect spot to read together, and use their best reading-out-loud voices. Even after the book is done, there are lots of activities that kids and their grandparents can do together! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and heartwarming moments, this ode to shared storytime is sure to delight kids, parents, and grandparents everywhere.
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How to Succeed in Medical Research is a practical resource for medical students and junior doctors across all specialties. Designed for busy readers seeking to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive environment, this concise yet comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice on selecting a project, finding a mentor, conducting a study, analysing results, publishing a paper, communicating findings, and much more.Presented in an accessible and conversational style, 14 succinct chapters walk readers through the essential stages of their research journey, from the initial steps to getting involved in research as a medical student, to effectively balancing clinical work, scientific research, and other academic pursuits early in your career as a healthcare professional. The book is packed with real-world case studies and expert tips to help readers apply the content directly in their own studies and careers. Straightforward and easy-to-use, this valuable guide:* Covers a variety of clinical research and presentation skills using clear and engaging language* Provides detailed guidance on writing a paper, conducting a clinical audit, creating a CV and portfolio, and other key proficiencies* Develops writing skills for literature reviews, critical appraisals, and case reports* Discusses how to further medical careers through research electives, PhD studies, teaching, and quality improvement projects* Offers a range of helpful learning features including objectives, key points, case studies, review questions, and links to references and further readings* Includes PowerPoint templates for oral presentations and posters via a companion websiteHow to Succeed in Medical Research: A Practical Guide is an ideal resource for medical students, junior doctors and other early career medical professionals.
how to write your nursing dissertationHow to Write Your Nursing Dissertation provides nursing and healthcare students with authoritative information on developing, writing, and presenting an evidence-based practice healthcare dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment. Written by experienced healthcare professionals, this comprehensive textbook offers clear and straightforward guidance on sourcing, accessing, and critically appraising evidence, helping students develop their clinical research and writing skills. The authors address the common difficulties encountered throughout the process of writing a dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment, and offer expert tips and practical advice for managing time, developing study skills, interpreting statistics, publishing aspects of the work in a journal or at a conference, and more.Now in its second edition, this bestselling guide presents relatable and engaging scenarios to illustrate the setting of standards, explore legal and ethical frameworks, examine auditing and benchmarking, and demonstrate how evidence is applied to real-world problems. Covering the entire dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment process from a nursing and healthcare perspective, this innovative textbook:* Helps students develop and appropriately answer a clear dissertation, project or evidence-informed decision-making assignment* Addresses the fundamental aspects of evidence-based practice in an accessible and readable style* Features new and updated content on mini dissertations, final assessments, and evidence-informed decision-making projects that many healthcare institutions now require* Presents up-to-date information that meets the needs of new healthcare roles, such as the Nursing Associate and Healthcare Assistant* Includes access to a companion website containing downloadable information, an unabridged dissertation sample, and links to additional resourcesHow to Write Your Nursing Dissertation is a must-have guide for nursing and healthcare students, trainees, other healthcare students required to complete an evidence-based practice project, and anyone looking to strengthen their critical appraisal and assignment writing skills.
How to Promote Wellbeing is a timely resource designed to help all healthcare practitioners promote and protect their own and their patients' wellbeing and mental health. Focusing on practical strategies and guidance, this much-needed book explores approaches for reducing burnout, managing stress, coping with pressure in healthcare settings, recognising signs of impaired decision-making, and much more.Written specifically for busy healthcare practitioners, the book offers focused and succinct chapters on topics ranging from behaviours to improve resilience and mindfulness, to approaches for maintaining work-life balance when confronted with excessive workloads and organisational pressures. Throughout the text, evidence-based tools and techniques are provided to improve the practitioner's health and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care. Covering a wide range of clinical situations and important issues, this book:* Examines global, organisational, and individual problem factors affecting mental health and wellbeing* Discusses the impacts of chronic stress, burnout, technological and environmental factors, work-associated trauma, and sources of wellbeing strain* Identifies factors that negatively affect patients' wellbeing in hospital, clinic, and outpatient settings* Offers guidance for emergencies and available resources for those in personal crisis* Includes a mental health and wellbeing toolkit, including assessments and strategiesHow to Promote Wellbeing is indispensable reading for doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, counsellors, and other clinicians and health professionals.
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Textiles are a part of our life but we don't always know them well. Yet, knowing how to choose and use them is essential to respect and maximize our resources. Made from the point of view of the user, this book clearly shows all the technical textiles data, keeping in mind how difficult the choices can be to a user facing their own creation.
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How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education offers an introduction to the principles and practice of interprofessional education (IPE). By examining the rationale behind IPE, its application, and the frameworks for using it effectively, the author demonstrates that when healthcare professionals learn together and collaborate as a team, they are able to improve decision-making, provide patients with a higher quality of service, and ultimately improve outcomes.How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education includes key terms and definitions, explains how to integrate IPE into curricula, highlights the challenges and constraints to the widespread introduction of IPE at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and outlines an effective design model of IPE. This important book:* Contains a review of the history of interprofessional education in various professions* Outlines the proven principles and practices of IPE* Includes information for integrating IPE in undergraduate and postgraduate curricula* Offers illustrative examples of successful IPE in a range of related fieldsWritten for students and teachers in medicine as well as healthcare professionals, How to Succeed at Interprofessional Education addresses the need for health-related learning and teaching in multi- and interprofessional settings.
How to Complete a PhD in the Medical and Clinical Sciences provides fresh insight into the PhD process and a concise framework to aid current and prospective students undertaking research in the medical and clinical sciences.
How to be a Nurse or Midwife Leader is an indispensable guide for all nurses and midwives who wish to develop and improve their practice as leaders.
How to Teach Using Simulation in Healthcare provides an ideal introduction and easy-to-use guide to simulation in medical education.
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