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Academic Success

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Short Description: Academic Success is designed to help students on their university journey. It is divided into four parts, each reflecting different aspects of a student’s tertiary experience. Part A: Successful Beginnings addresses what it is like to be a new student at an Australian university. Part B: Successful Foundations introduces basic skills in English language, techniques for accessing and working with information, and understanding academic integrity. Part C: Successful Study Skills presents the everyday, core skills that successful students use while at university. Part D: Successful Assessment meets head-on the challenges of tertiary assessments. Lastly, Part E: Successful Futures examines the transition from tertiary study to the next stage of life. This open book ultimately aids students across all disciplines in achieving academic success at university. Word Count: 73587 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Cristy Bartlett, Linda Clark, Tyler Cawthray

The Australian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science

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Short Description: Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. With chapters written by experts across Australia, this book explores just some of the many ways that students can apply their training in psychological science across a variety of careers and sectors. Long Description: Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. With chapters written by experts across Australia, this book explores just some of the many ways that students can apply their training in psychological science across a variety of careers and sectors. Send us your feedback: We would love to hear from you! Please send us your feedback. Word Count: 158047 ISBN: 978-0-6453261-1-6 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Carla Jeffries, Nancey Hoare, Tanya Machin, Tony Machin

Hearts and Minds

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Mental Health Support for Schools Short Description: Hearts and Minds is a collection of generic mental health case studies written by students at the University of Southern Queensland. The mental health concerns focus on those typically experienced within schools and include Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation Word Count: 85231 ISBN: 978-0-6453261-5-4 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Christina Deans, Courtney Paolucci, Deborah Shaw, Eden Bartlett, Hamish Robb, Heather Loxton, Jaymie Parish, Leticia Pujol, Megan Hunt, Tracey Sidoti

How To Do Science

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Revised Edition Short Description: 'How To Do Science' has been written for students of the life sciences who are actively engaged in the scientific process. This guide introduces you to what it means to be a scientist. You will learn about the scientific method and how to carry out many tasks of a scientist, including: designing experiments, visualising data, accessing scientific literature, communicating science, and writing literature reviews. Long Description: How To Do Science has been written for students of the life sciences who are actively engaged in the scientific process. This guide introduces you to what it means to be a scientist. You will learn about the scientific method and how to carry out many tasks of a scientist, including: • designing experiments to test a hypothesis • performing simple statistics • visualising data by creating graphs and tables • accessing scientific literature, and using referencing software • communicating findings from original investigations through research papers, posters and oral presentations • writing literature reviews and summaries • communicating science to the non-expert audience Word Count: 34892 ISBN: 978-0-6453261-3-0 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Brianna Julien, Louise Lexis

Open Publishing Guide for Authors

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Short Description: This guide is for creators who want to publish an open text with UniSQ Library. Long Description: The UniSQ Open Publishing Guide is for those who want to publish an open text with the UniSQ Library. It steps authors through the process they will undertake when working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team, and sets out guidelines and expectations for the undertaking. It covers: Planning an open publication: guiding principles and considerations Preparing your manuscript: style and licence requirements; keeping track of your project; inclusivity and accessibility; creating your manuscript; academic integrity; and quality and peer review Working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team: the role of authors, and the role of the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team. Writing and designing your open text Promoting and evaluating the impact of your open text. While this book was adapted specifically for a UniSQ audience, others may find it useful as a resource to refer to, or to adopt or adapt for their own contexts. Word Count: 28462 ISBN: 978-0-6453261-9-2 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Adrian Stagg, Deborah King, Emilia Bell, Nikki Andersen

A Possession Forever

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A Guide to Using Commemorative Memorials and Monuments in the Classroom Short Description: This open textbook will guide educators and students through the process of using local monuments and memorials to contextualise, interrogate and extend their knowledge of historical events at a national and international level. Students will learn how to use local history to create an organic patchwork of local stories, interviews, photographs and artefacts contributed by, and for, the community and contextualised nationally and internationally. Through this process they will assume the role of historians rather than passive consumers of dominant ideologies and understand how historical events have shaped diverse views, including their own, of issues such as social justice, democracy, human rights and citizenship. Long Description: This open textbook will guide educators and students through the process of using local monuments and memorials to contextualise, interrogate and extend their knowledge of historical events at a national and international level. Students will learn how to use local history to create an organic patchwork of local stories, interviews, photographs and artefacts contributed by, and for, the community and contextualised nationally and internationally. Through this process they will assume the role of historians rather than passive consumers of dominant ideologies and understand how historical events have shaped diverse views, including their own, of issues such as social justice, democracy, human rights and citizenship. Word Count: 27118 ISBN: 978-0-6487698-9-7 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Alison Bedford, Margaret Baguley, Martin Kerby, Richard Gehrmann

Principles, Methods and Practices (Revised edition)

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This book is designed to introduce doctoral and postgraduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioural research, and can serve as a standalone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently being used as a research text at universities in 216 countries, across six continents and has been translated into seven different languages. To receive updates on this book, including the translated versions, please follow the author on Facebook or Twitter @Anol_B. Word Count: 63886 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically as part of a bulk import process by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided. As a result, there may be errors in formatting.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Anol Bhattacherjee

Social Cost Benefit Analysis and Economic Evaluation

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Short Description: This book provides detailed foundational tools to assess and evaluate the costs and benefits associated with public or private decision making through a cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This book is targeted at students with preliminary foundations in economics. The content and activities have been developed to support learning in ECON2101 Cost Benefit Analysis offered as a course at UQ. Word Count: 79884 ISBN: 978-1-74272-370-9 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Suzanne Bonner

Trauma Informed Education

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Interdisciplinary Insights Short Description: The authors of ‘Trauma Informed Behavior Support’, Dr Kay Ayre and Dr Govind Krishnamoorthy, speak with interdisciplinary experts from education and mental health about trauma informed education and practical strategies to support students. Long Description: As an educator, have you ever wondered about students, “Why can’t she just control her behaviour?” or “Why did he do that?” The demands of the classroom, and the scrutiny of teachers, often leave little time for teachers to consider the complex needs of children experiencing traumatic stress. Drawing on their lived experience and professional expertise, the conversations with trauma-informed education experts in this unique book offer educators an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the needs of students and strategies for responding with compassion and empathy. In a time of rapidly emerging scientific discovery, and social and political challenges, this book encourages educational leaders to question the fundamental assumptions of dominant pedagogical practices and sets the foundations for innovation in education. Word Count: 41663 ISBN: 978-0-6453261-8-5 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Dayna Schimke, Govind Krishnamoorthy, Kay Ayre

Visuals for influence: in project management and beyond

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Short Description: ‘Visuals for influence: in project management and beyond’ is a practical guide with 24 visuals to download, adapt and deploy to engage your stakeholders. This practical guide will build your confidence and practical skills to quickly and effectively leverage the benefits of visuals to maximise your influence. Long Description: ‘Visuals for influence: in project management and beyond’ is a practical guide with 24 visuals to download, adapt and deploy to engage your stakeholders. This practical guide will build your confidence and practical skills to quickly and effectively leverage the benefits of visuals to maximise your influence. Uncover the science behind the power in visuals Discover software and tools that make visualisation easy Learn pro design tips that give your visuals a professional edge Download a visual archetype, tailor to your needs, and enhance your influence! Word Count: 19408 ISBN: 978-0-6487698-6-6 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Bronte van der Hoorn

The Language of Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

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The Language of Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - Introductory Guide was created to support the UQ community to build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples across the University. The Language of Relationships Guide aims to inform students and staff of appropriate language and provide tools for non-Indigenous peoples in the context of formal, academic communication and everyday conversations that will build and enhance those relationships.

Material Type: Reading

Authors: Kealey Griffiths, Keiko Mishiro, Laura Deane, Lucas Schober, Lynnell Angus, Mia Strasek-Barker, Sybilla Wilson, Thomas Scanlan, Tracey Bunda, Vanessa Eagles

Customer Insights

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Second Edition Short Description: This textbook is based on materials sourced from different practitioners from the world of research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The author and her collaborators have also added materials to supplement the available literature. Long Description: Increasingly, the concept of marketing research is being replaced with the term ‘customer or consumer insights’. As decision-makers are bombarded with data, it is important to have an Insights Team or Department which can sift through it all and identify those nuggets of information that can meaningfully explain human behaviour. Such insights must translate into an informed business strategy for success. This book has been curated to ensure that the practice of data collection, analysis, and interpretation is presented from an industry perspective. Word Count: 42069 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Dr Aila Khan, Dr Munir Hossain, Dr Sabreena Amin, Jacki Montgomery, Siddharth Jain

Airbnb Before, During and After COVID-19

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Short Description: This book explores how Airbnb has developed from its early days as a niche accommodation provider to the alternative traveller segment to a mainstream booking platform for short-term accommodation and other travel-related services. Every chapter discusses three distinct periods of time: the time before, during and after COVID-19. The pandemic has disrupted Airbnb’s growth and expansion trajectory, leading Airbnb to focus once again on the key to its success: local communities. Word Count: 95676 ISBN: 978-1-74272-321-1 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Sara Dolnicar

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