chapter 1. Beginning your midwifery education -- chapter 2. Understanding and using concepts and principles : values and midwifery -- chapter 3. Relating theory to practice -- chapter 4. Writing academically : evaluation, developing arguments, avoiding pitfalls -- chapter 5. Developing critical analysis and understanding -- chapter 6. Applying university learning on your practice placements -- chapter 7. Developing as a reflective learner and practitioner -- chapter 8. Understanding and using research -- chapter 9. Becoming a research-informed student -- chapter 10. Becoming an independent and autonomous learner -- chapter 11. Bringing your learning together : the dissertation -- chapter 12. Dealing with complexity : using knowledge in practice.

This essential handbook helps midwifery students to make the most from their time studying. It clearly explains the core learning skills they will need right from the start of the course, such as academic writing, placement learning and understanding theoretical concepts. It also introduces more advanced skills, such as reflection, research, evidence-based practice, writing a dissertation and complex decision-making. It shows why these important skills are essential both to succeed at university and beyond into practice.

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