Post 493: Book Review: APA Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology

 Post 498: Book Review: APA Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology by Bernard C. Beins

APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology

 

APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology is a comprehensive guide to understanding and using the American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing. Written by Bernard Beins, this book combines an accessible approach with a wealth of information. It provides an up-to-date overview of the rules, best practices, and common mistakes associated with writing in APA style, as well as numerous examples of correctly formatted text.

The book starts with a brief overview of the APA style and why it is important. It then moves on to discuss the basics of formatting, such as how to set up the page, incorporate margins, and choose the correct font. Beins also discusses the different parts of a research paper, from the introduction to the references page, and provides helpful advice for each section. He explains how to properly cite sources and format citations, as well as how to use in-text citations to avoid plagiarism.

Beins also delves into the specifics of writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology. He provides a detailed overview of the scientific method and how to structure an experiment, as well as guidelines for writing a literature review and conducting a meta-analysis. He also covers how to write a research proposal, a report on a clinical trial, and a scientific journal article.

Overall, APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing and Sociology is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in writing in APA style. Beins’ clear and concise explanations make this book an ideal guide for both beginners and experienced writers alike. Whether you’re writing a research paper, an article for a journal, or a dissertation, this book will help you do it in APA style.

Post 492: Book Review: Effective Online Teaching: Foundations and Strategies For Student Success by Tina Stavredes

 Post 492; Book Review

Teaching Online Effectively with Tina Stavredes' Book

Tina Stavredes' book, Teaching Online Effectively, is an invaluable resource for educators looking to transition to teaching online. With detailed advice and guidance on how to ensure student engagement and success, this comprehensive guidebook is an essential read for any teacher thinking of taking the plunge into virtual learning.

The book provides an overview of the key elements of successful online teaching, including best practices for implementing and managing the teaching process, how to foster a sense of community and connection in a virtual environment, and strategies for keeping students engaged. Stavredes also covers topics such as assessment and evaluation, grading, and the use of technology for teaching purposes.

In addition, she focuses on the various challenges that online teaching presents, such as difficulties in motivating students, ensuring that the content is accessible to all, and creating an equitable learning experience. She offers practical advice on how to address these issues, such as ways to make content more engaging and how to balance course workloads for students.

Stavredes also includes a section on the role of the instructor in online teaching, which emphasizes the importance of developing a strong relationship with students and creating a supportive environment. This section highlights the importance of feedback and communication in virtual learning, and Stavredes provides strategies for effectively communicating with students and assessing their progress.

Overall, Teaching Online Effectively by Tina Stavredes is an excellent resource for educators looking to transition to teaching online. With practical advice and guidance on how to create an effective and engaging learning experience, this book is essential reading for any virtual educator

Effective Online Teaching Foundations and Strategies for Student Success by Tina Starvedes is a great book for both experienced and beginner online teachers. In Part I, she goes over the key traits of the adult learner and she goes over the challenges that affect learner persistence.

In Part II, she goes over the foundations of Cognitive and Learning Theory. I liked the chapter telling me how students are motivated more by internal motivation rather than external motivation. In other words, students have to really want to succeed in order to learn, and not just be motivated only by getting good grades.

The best part of the book for me was in Part III where she goes over different kinds of scaffolding to support learner thinking. Procedural Scaffolding deals with how well the student can navigate the online classroom. During Week 1, I usually make sure students know how to find where their lessons, modules, quizzes and forums are located. Metacognition Scaffolding involves teaching students study habits and my grading habits to get them used to my classroom routine. Conceptual Scaffolding deals with having students become familiar with the learning objectives of each assignment. Once students have Procedural, Metacognitive and Conceptual Scaffolding down, then I get a successful bunch of students.