This book reviews math topics relevant to non-mathematics students and scientists, but which they may not have seen or studied for a while. Almost every student or scientist, will at some point run into mathematical formulas or ideas in scientific papers that may be hard to understand, given that formal math education may be some years ago.

Focuses on the role of motivational processes - such as goals, attributions, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, self-concept, self-esteem, social comparisons, emotions, values, and self-evaluations - in self-regulated learning. This book provides theoretical and empirical evidence demonstrating the role of motivation in self-regulated learning.

Written to address Unit AS1 of the revised CCEA Government and Politics specification. Included in the book are tasks, practice essay titles, key terms and concepts, as well as a detailed glossary, index and examination preparation guide.

With new chapters and studies providing contemporary and relevant examples, this fully updated book is the perfect introductory guide for students looking to complete their first qualitative thesis or project.

This project addresses the contexts of Practice as Research and how to undertake it. A comparison is made between Artistic Research and Practice Research recognizing that research through practices with being-doing-knowing is central to both.