How to Succeed in Your Social Science Degree

Hilary Arksey worked in SPRU for many years, building up a reputation in research into informal care and carers needs. She led on this work in the Unit. It took her to many interesting places around the world where her experience and knowledge in this field helped to spread good practice and research collaborations. She retired from SPRU in 2010.Social Policy Research InterestsInformal careCarers, disability and employmentQualitative research methodsDavid Harris is Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth

• PART ONE: UNIVERSITY LIFE AND EMPLOYABILITYStarting OffHow Students See ItWhat Do Tutors Want?What Employers WantPART TWO: MAXIMIZING YOUR PERFORMANCEWriting SkillsVerbal SkillsStarting Your DissertationCollecting the DataData Analysis and Writing up a DissertationPulling It All Together

"This book takes a clear approach to the challenges of university life, offers realistic advice, and demonstrates how to acquire transferable skills for future employment.  Issues examined include how to maximize your academic performance, develop powers of expression, analyze data, write a dissertation, and identify what employers want."—ABSTRACTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENT