Myerscough Foudation degree pre entry help

[10 Bears]

There's often useful information just in the abstract, and you can just reference the article as normal.

 

No you cant do that - this snippet is incorrect I'm afraid.

 

If you look at "4.12 Journal abstract from a database" of the PDF link you supplied - it will explain the correct method for referencing abstracts only.

 

Just a point about referencing. The college will have their preferred method and will tell you how to do it. There are roughly 60 known variants on Harvard referencing and they all have slightly different rules - but the key to it is just to be consistent. If you start using one set of rules - keep with them right through your document.

[Dryad's saddle]

Saprophytes and endophytes 😃

[bolthole]

I've found Bob Watson's book to be about the best entry-level publication on trees.

 

I relied heavily on it while doing my Level 2. Whatever you end up doing, this is almost a 'must read' for anyone with any professional interest in trees!

 

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Hope that helps!

[alliaria]

I've found Bob Watson's book to be about the best entry-level publication on trees.

 

I relied heavily on it while doing my Level 2. Whatever you end up doing, this is almost a 'must read' for anyone with any professional interest in trees!

 

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Ive just spent 3 years doing this course and have never felt the need to consult this book. You need to be referrncing/reading relevant scientific papers. Stem defence against pathogens by Lois Shane 1985 is useful although dated. Try google scholar etc.

Cheers,

Leigh

[alliaria]

That will be referencing and Louis Shane doh....

[bolthole]

I've found Bob Watson's book to be about the best entry-level publication on trees.

 

I relied heavily on it while doing my Level 2. Whatever you end up doing, this is almost a 'must read' for anyone with any professional interest in trees!

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1861268858/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0RKDKNE10W7J7J7DE330&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=455344027&pf_rd_i=468294

 

Ive just spent 3 years doing this course and have never felt the need to consult this book. You need to be referrncing/reading relevant scientific papers. Stem defence against pathogens by Lois Shane 1985 is useful although dated. Try google scholar etc.

Cheers,

Leigh

 

C'mon Leigh, Bob's book is excellent and covers the basics of this topic, plus plenty of other stuff and references source material and further reading.

 

From what I remember of the first year, the foundation degree starts at a pretty basic level; the college need to know that the original poster is up to the work and can put together an essay from some basic research. They don't at this stage need to know that he's sure to pass!

[alliaria]

Yes, I was a bit harsh, it is a very good introduction to many of the modules especially Dendrology and Botany.

Most of the first year was straight forward but I always struggle with soils and the work project/diary was a complete pain in the proverbial.

[alliaria]

Hi Jimmy,

I can EMail the paper by Louis Shain to you if you cannot source it. Contact me off forum if you need it.

Cheers,

Leigh

[wrsni]

No you cant do that - this snippet is incorrect I'm afraid.

 

If you look at "4.12 Journal abstract from a database" of the PDF link you supplied - it will explain the correct method for referencing abstracts only.

 

Just a point about referencing. The college will have their preferred method and will tell you how to do it. There are roughly 60 known variants on Harvard referencing and they all have slightly different rules - but the key to it is just to be consistent. If you start using one set of rules - keep with them right through your document.

 

My boy is packing the car as we speak to get the boat tomorrow, drive down tomorrow evening, and start study at Myerscough on Monday.

 

Looks like he'll have to knuckle down pretty quick!

Edited September 13, 2014 by wrsni

[scott's_pine]

Maybe this is a little late to help the original poster but i thought i might offer my 2p worth anyhow...

 

I've found Bob Watson's book to be about the best entry-level publication on trees.

 

I relied heavily on it while doing my Level 2. Whatever you end up doing, this is almost a 'must read' for anyone with any professional interest in trees!

 

Trees: Their Use, Management, Cultivation and Biology, A Comprehensive Guide: Amazon.co.uk: Bob Watson: Books

 

Ive just spent 3 years doing this course and have never felt the need to consult this book. You need to be referrncing/reading relevant scientific papers. Stem defence against pathogens by Lois Shane 1985 is useful although dated. Try google scholar etc.

Cheers,

Leigh

 

Speak for yourself. I've just finished Foundation Degree (though not at Myerscough) and quoted Watson's book in a multitude of essays. It is a good general reference book which is a legitimate academic reference for this level of course and I recommend it.

The advice about google scholar is good. Check the results which have [PDF] or [DOC] next to them, that means there is a free copy of the paper to download without having an account with the online publisher, which in a lot of cases I didn't even have access to as a student. I don't know if Myerscough have access to a wider range of journals.

 

Good luck with the application.