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Measurement Theory in Action Case Studies and Exercises

Measurement Theory in Action Case Studies and Exercises

Measurement Theory in Action Third Edition helps readers apply testing and measurement theories and features 22 self-contained modules which instructors can match to their courses. Each module features an overview of a measurement issue and a step-by-step application of that theory. Best Practices provide recommendations for ensuring the appropriate application of the theory. Practical Questions help students assess their understanding of the topic. Students can apply the material using real data in the Exercises some of which require no computer access while others involve the use of statistical software to solve the problem. Case Studies in each module depict typical dilemmas faced when applying measurement theory followed by Questions to Ponder to encourage critical examination of the issues noted in the cases. The book’s website houses the data sets additional exercises PowerPoints and more. Other features include suggested readings to further one’s understanding of the topics a glossary and a comprehensive exercise in Appendix A that incorporates many of the steps in the development of a measure of typical performance. Updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the field the new edition also features: Recent changes in understanding measurement with over 50 new and updated references Explanations of why each chapter article or book in each module’s Further Readings section is recommended Instructors will find suggested answers to the book’s questions and exercises; detailed solutions to the exercises; test bank with 10 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions for each module; and PowerPoint slides. Students and instructors can access SPSS data sets; additional exercises; the glossary; and additional information helpful in understanding psychometric concepts. It is ideal as a text for any psychometrics or testing and measurement course taught in psychology education marketing and management. It is also an invaluable reference for professional researchers in need of a quick refresher on applying measurement theory. | Measurement Theory in Action Case Studies and Exercises

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Laboratory and Field Exercises in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

Laboratory and Field Exercises in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

Laboratory and Field Exercises in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics is the first book to fully integrate practical work into an introduction to the fundamental principles of sport and exercise biomechanics. The book concisely and accessibly introduces the discipline of biomechanics and describes the fundamental methods of analysing and interpreting biomechanical data before fully explaining the major concepts underlying linear kinematics linear kinetics angular kinematics angular kinetics and work energy and power. To supplement chapters the book includes nineteen practical worksheets which are designed to give students practice in collecting analysing and interpreting biomechanical data as well as report writing. Each worksheet includes example data and analysis along with data recording sheets for use by students to help bring the subject to life. No other book offers students a comparable opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience of the core tenets of biomechanics. Laboratory and Field Exercises in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics is therefore an important companion for any student on a Sport and Exercise Science or Kinesiology undergraduate programme or for any instructors delivering introductory biomechanics classes.

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Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook for those with no previous study in jazz as well as those in advanced theory courses. Written with the goal to bridge theory and practice it provides a strong theoretical foundation from music fundamentals to post-tonal theory while integrating ear training keyboard skills and improvisation. It hosts play-along audio tracks on a Companion Website including a workbook ear-training exercises and an audio compilation of the musical examples featured in the book. Jazz Theory is organized into three parts: Basics Intermediate and Advanced. This approach allows for success in a one-semester curriculum or with subsequent terms. If students sense that theory can facilitate their improvisational skills or can help them develop their ears they become more engaged in the learning process. The overall pedagogical structure accomplishes precisely that in an original creative—and above all musical—manner. KEY FEATURES include 390 musical examples ranging from original lead sheets of standard tunes jazz instrumentals transcriptions and original compositions to fully realized harmonic progressions sample solos and re-harmonized tunes. The completely revamped Companion Website hosts: 46 Play Along Sessions audio tracks offering experiences close to real-time performance scenarios. Over 1 000 (audio and written) exercises covering ear training rhythm notation analysis improvisation composition functional keyboard and others. Recordings of all 390 musical examples from the textbook. Links: Guide to Making Transcriptions List of Solos to Transcribe Selected Discography Classification of Standard Tunes and more. Lists of well-known standard tunes including a comprehensive list of 999 Standard Tunes – Composers and Lyricists. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION are instructors’ tools with answer keys to written and ear-training exercises 380 rhythmic calisthenics featuring exercises from the swing bebop and Latin rhythmic traditions a new improvisation section a set of 140 Comprehensive Keyboard exercises plus an expanded ear-training section with 125 melodic 50 rhythmic dictations and 170 harmonic dictations plus 240 written exercises 25 composition assignments and 110 singing exercises. The paperback TEXTBOOK is also paired with the corresponding paperback WORKBOOK in a discounted PACKAGE (9780367321963). | Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

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Harmony at the Piano Using Keyboard Harmony to Learn Advanced Piano Music

Harmony at the Piano Using Keyboard Harmony to Learn Advanced Piano Music

Harmony at the Piano adapts the traditional study of keyboard harmony to the practical needs of modern piano students using innovative exercises to help students practice their repertoire more deliberately consciously and creatively. The author introduces the essential elements of harmony through extensive examples from real piano music. Rooted in the understanding that the language of tonal harmony is best assimilated at the keyboard this textbook: Gives students effective practice methods for learning repertoire including techniques for memorizing music in a deliberate analytical way. Connects harmony to musical expression enabling students to make interpretive decisions based on their understanding of harmony. Contains extensive practice drills in each chapter including chord progressions figured bass melody harmonization reduction techniques transposition repertoire study and more. Designed to support a full college or conservatory course in keyboard harmony this book clearly connects the study of harmony to practical musicianship and keyboard skills providing an essential resource for all instructors and students of advanced piano music. Extensive online resources complement this textbook including suggested realizations of the figured bass exercises the original scores of the melody harmonization and fill-in-the-blank exercises as well as additional exercises and examples. | Harmony at the Piano Using Keyboard Harmony to Learn Advanced Piano Music

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Music Theory Essentials A Streamlined Approach to Fundamentals Tonal Harmony and Post-Tonal Materials

Music Theory Essentials A Streamlined Approach to Fundamentals Tonal Harmony and Post-Tonal Materials

Music Theory Essentials offers an antidote to music theory textbooks that are overly long and dense. Focusing on the essentials this text provides a clear-cut guide to the key concepts of music theory. Beginning with no assumptions about music theory knowledge the book covers the core elements of music fundamentals diatonic and chromatic harmony post-tonal theory and popular music in a single concise volume. Emphasizing critical thinking skills this book guides students through conceptualizing musical concepts and mastering analytic techniques. Each chapter concludes with a selection of applications designed to enhance engagement: Exercises allow students to apply and practice the skills and techniques addressed in the chapter. Brain Teasers challenge students to expand their musical understanding by thinking outside the box. Exploring Music offers strategies for students to apply learned concepts to the music they are currently learning or listening to. Thinking Critically encourages students to think more deeply about music by solving problems and identifying and challenging assumptions. A companion website provides answers to book exercises additional downloadable exercises and audio examples. Straightforward and streamlined Music Theory Essentials is a truly concise yet comprehensive introduction to music theory that is accessible to students of all backgrounds. | Music Theory Essentials A Streamlined Approach to Fundamentals Tonal Harmony and Post-Tonal Materials

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Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist An Imaginative Approach

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist An Imaginative Approach

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist serves as a guide for harmonic expansion and development for jazz piano offering pianists both a rationale and methods to improve contrapuntal hand techniques. The text focuses on the relationship between theory and execution and both of those components’ usefulness in creating a jazz sound at the piano. This kinaesthetic method provides the learner with a systematic approach to harmonic movement revealing options that may not have been otherwise apparent. This method will allow pianists to add depth and dimension to their chord voicings in the same way that vocalists and wind instrumentalists give character and shape to the notes they create. Key features include musical examples ranging from singular chord construction to sophisticated harmonic progressions and song application. Performance exercises are provided throughout the text. Learners and instructors are encouraged to create their own exercises. Related ancillaries at harmoniccounterpoint. com include: Musical examples Audio tracks Performance exercises Written assignments Intended for the learner who is reasonably familiar with essential jazz harmony this textbook will be both a significant resource for the advanced player and a fundamental component for the learner in a structured academic musical setting. | Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist An Imaginative Approach

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Writing and Editing for Digital Media

Writing and Editing for Digital Media

In this fifth edition Brian Carroll explores writing and editing for digital media with essential information about voice style media formats ideation story planning and storytelling. Carroll explains and demonstrates how to effectively write for digital spaces and combines hands-on practical exercises with new material on podcasting multi-modal storytelling misinformation and disinformation and writing specifically for social media. Each chapter features lessons and exercises through which students can build a solid understanding of the ways that digital communication provides opportunities for dynamic storytelling and multi-directional communication. Broadened in scope this new edition also speaks to writers editors public relations practitioners social media managers marketers as well as to students aspiring to these roles. Updated with contemporary examples and new pedagogy throughout this is the ideal handbook for students seeking careers in digital media particularly in content development and digital storytelling. It is an essential text for students of media communication public relations marketing and journalism who are looking to develop their writing and editing skills for these ever-evolving fields and professions. This book also has an accompanying eResource that provides additional weekly activities exercises and assignments that give students more opportunity to put theory into practice.

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The Art of Theatrical Design Elements of Visual Composition Methods and Practice

The Art of Theatrical Design Elements of Visual Composition Methods and Practice

The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition Methods and Practice Second Edition contains an in-depth discussion of design elements and principles for costume set lighting sound projection properties and makeup designs. This textbook details the skills necessary to create effective evocative and engaging theatrical designs that support a play contextually thematically and visually. It covers key concepts such as content context genre style play structure and format and the demands and limitations of various theatrical spaces. The book also discusses essential principles including collaboration inspiration conceptualization script analysis conducting effective research building a visual library developing an individual design process and the role of the critique in collaboration. This second edition includes A new chapter on properties management and design. A new chapter on makeup design. A new chapter on digital rendering with evaluations of multiple programs overviews of file types and uses and basic tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop® and Procreate. An expanded and revised chapter on traditional rendering with the inclusion of new media including watercolor gouache and mixed media and updated exercises and tutorials. Revised and expanded chapters on individual design areas including additional practices for conceptualization and collaboration with new exercises for skill development. Additional exercises in all elements and principles of design chapters for investigation of each design principle and skill development. Revised and updated content throughout the text reflecting current pedagogy and practices. This book gives students in theatrical design introduction to design and stagecraft courses the grounding in core design principles they need to approach design challenges and make design decisions in both assigned class projects and realized productions. The Art of Theatrical Design provides access to additional online resources including step-by-step video tutorials of the exercises featured in the book. | The Art of Theatrical Design Elements of Visual Composition Methods and Practice

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Jazz Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment

Jazz Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment

Jazz Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment teaches fundamental concepts of jazz improvisation highlighting the development of performance skills through embellishment techniques. Written with the college-level course in mind this introductory textbook is both practical and comprehensive ideal for the aspiring improviser focused not on scales and chords but melodic embellishment. It assumes some basic theoretical knowledge and level of musicianship while introducing multiple techniques mindful that improvisation is a learned skill as dependent on hard work and organized practice as it is on innate talent. This jargon-free textbook can be used in both self-guided study and as a course book fortified by an array of interactive exercises and activities: musical examples performance exercises written assignments practice grids resources for advanced study and more! Nearly all musical exercises—presented throughout the text in concert pitch and transposed in the appendices for E-flat B-flat and bass clef instruments—are accompanied by backing audio tracks available for download via the Routledge catalog page along with supplemental instructor resources such as a sample syllabus PDFs of common transpositions and tutorials for gear set-ups. With music-making at its core Jazz Improvisation Using Simple Melodic Embellishment implores readers to grab their instruments and play providing musicians with the simple melodic tools they need to jazz it up.

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The Routledge Introductory Persian Course Farsi Shirin Ast

The Routledge Introductory Persian Course Farsi Shirin Ast

The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: Farsi Shirin Ast Second Edition is an innovative course designed for students who are new to the language. Focusing on grammatical and communicative competence the course contains 15 lessons combining dialogues and texts with grammar explanations exercises and audio materials to guide and support the student through the key skills of reading writing speaking and listening. Key features include: Lively content-based materials – the language is taught and practiced through a variety of dialogues and texts on the culture history and traditions of Iran Complete vocabulary lists – each vocabulary entry contains the English meaning the part of the speech in Persian as well as a sample sentence in Persian Colloquial situational dialogues – students are introduced to spoken Persian from the outset Carefully controlled exercises – new grammatical points are practiced in a variety of controlled exercises that bridge between students’ existing information and the new information Audio material – students can develop natural pronunciation by imitating the audio recordings of the vocabulary dialogues and texts available freely online Glossaries – comprehensive Persian to English and English to Persian glossaries. The course provides everything that students and instructors need for an engaging and effective learning environment. Revised and updated this new edition includes more vocabulary and grammar activities and clearer learning outcomes. | The Routledge Introductory Persian Course Farsi Shirin Ast

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Applied Spatial Statistics and Econometrics Data Analysis in R

Applied Spatial Statistics and Econometrics Data Analysis in R

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to applied spatial data analysis using R. Each chapter walks the reader through a different method explaining how to interpret the results and what conclusions can be drawn. The author team showcases key topics including unsupervised learning causal inference spatial weight matrices spatial econometrics heterogeneity and bootstrapping. It is accompanied by a suite of data and R code on Github to help readers practise techniques via replication and exercises. This text will be a valuable resource for advanced students of econometrics spatial planning and regional science. It will also be suitable for researchers and data scientists working with spatial data. | Applied Spatial Statistics and Econometrics Data Analysis in R

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Sales Training Games For Sales Managers and Trainers

Sales Training Games For Sales Managers and Trainers

Selling is a skill that should not be limited to sales staff. Customer service or other support staff could all benefit from developing an awareness of and an ability to sell to customers. Also the opportunity for developing those skills should not be limited to sales training workshops. Here at last is a mix of over 80 games exercises and ideas that can be used to develop sales customer service and other staff. They range from simple ’skill boosters’ for coaching sessions or team meetings through icebreakers energizers and selling quizzes to full blown role plays and case studies. The principle at the heart of all the material is that games and exercises should be generic - transferable across different organizations and sales situations - and that they should use an 'open content' approach. This means that participants must supply their own examples and experiences to make the material immediately and completely relevant. This collection of games and exercises will enable sales managers or trainers to: ¢ develop their people with confidence secure in the knowledge that all of the material has been thoroughly road-tested on courses and seminars; ¢ ensure a flexible approach varying their pace or style in response to the subject matter and their audience; ¢ reinforce the learning using different formats of exercise to cover the same learning points; ¢ train (rather than talk) using the material to encourage people to start using what they already know. | Sales Training Games For Sales Managers and Trainers

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Manual de fonética y fonología españolas

Manual de fonética y fonología españolas

Written entirely in Spanish Manual de fonética y fonología españolas has a comprehensive scope that touches on all aspects of phonetics and phonology—including acoustic and auditory phonetics phonotactics and suprasegmentals which most often remain untreated. The book provides students with a detailed and accurate yet accessible introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology. It includes introductory chapters which place these disciplines within the general field of linguistics and which emphasize the role of sounds and their representation in human communication. Key features: Written by trained phoneticians and informed by the current science of phonetics. No prior knowledge of linguistics assumed as a foundation is laid throughout for all linguistic terms and concepts. Each chapter contains a summary a list of concepts and terminology review questions and pedagogically relevant pronunciation exercises keyed to the specific hints and suggestions provided in the chapters. Chapters dealing with the physical production of sounds contain sections with “Pedagogical Hints ” “Practical Suggestions ” and “Pronunciation Exercises” to link theory to the practical aspects of improving pronunciation. A wealth of graphic material to illustrate each concept clearly. Models of how to pronounce the sounds sentences and exercises presented in the text are available online at routledge. com/cw/clegg. Manual de fonética y fonología españolas is a comprehensive introduction designed to be clear and accessible to advanced students of Spanish to help them understand how to improve their pronunciation. It will serve as an excellent book for graduate students as well as a valuable resource for teachers linguists and language professionals.

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The Charrette Handbook

The Charrette Handbook

The Charrette Handbook is a step-by-step guide to successful charrettes - those extended exercises that help citizens envision new possibilities for their communities. Based on a program developed by the National Charrette Institute the book offers a three-phase approach to project management describing how to organize for a charrette how to conduct one and how to put the resulting ideas into effect. The section on preparation has been extensively overhauled for this edition.

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The Art of City Sketching A Field Manual

The Art of City Sketching A Field Manual

The Art of City Sketching: A Field Manual guides readers through the process of freehand architectural sketching and explains orthographic diagrammatic three-dimensional and perceptual-type drawings. The book presents hundreds of drawings of historic buildings and urban spaces examples and exercises which help readers develop their drawing skills and employ sketching as an analytical tool. The book is divided into three parts based on the reader’s skill level: beginner intermediate and advanced. As an architect and field sketching instructor the author shows that through drawing the reader can discover analyze and comprehend the built environment. The new edition of The Art of City Sketching expands on the drawing techniques of the previous version by adding new drawing examples exercises and two new chapters—Chiaroscuro and Storyboard. New drawing tips demonstrations and composition do’s and don’ts will support readers when they illustrate their viewpoint of the city by using simple drawing tools. The lessons in this book will allow readers to mix method with imagination and sensibility. | The Art of City Sketching A Field Manual

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Training and Development in Organizations An Essential Guide For Trainers

Training and Development in Organizations An Essential Guide For Trainers

Training and Development in Organizations introduces students to the field of training and development showcasing how the role and function of training within an organization supports the organization’s efforts at fulfilling its mission. Focusing on six themes – strategic view; training paradigm; training model; types of training; rubrics; and andragogy a theory focused specifically on the adult learner – the author offers an applied approach to designing and implementing a training program. Readers will learn about different types of training programs ranging from simple to complex while a model program design demonstrates the critical elements associated with designing a program such as subjects time frame learning objectives and more. Practical exercises and thought-provoking end of chapter questions help students learn how to apply the concepts successfully while Chapter Twelve specifically includes a variety of practical exercises for use in application-oriented assignments. Undergraduate students of human resource management and training and development as well as business managers seeking to develop their training knowledge will appreciate this commonsense treatment of the subject. | Training and Development in Organizations An Essential Guide For Trainers

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US Foreign Policy in Action An Innovative Teaching Text

US Foreign Policy in Action An Innovative Teaching Text

This book represents a timely exploration of the dynamics of U. S. foreign policy development. It introduces historical developments and theories of U. S. foreign policy and engages students in the politics and debates of the foreign policy process (both directly and by proxy) through innovative learning exercises. This book offers a rich understanding of the politics behind clashing perspectives towards contemporary foreign policy challenges ranging from immigration policy controversies to COVID-19 pandemic responses climate change to the China trade war. All of these issues are presented in dynamic ways that focus on activism and engagement in the policy process—and so this text speaks directly to a new generation of college students who have mobilized to political activism. The book is intended to serve as a core text for classes on U. S. foreign policy at the 200-level or above and will appeal to a broad audience. New to the Second Edition: Provides insights on contemporary foreign policy challenges facing the Biden administration and future presidents such as climate change the rise of China sanctions and trade policies and changing U. S. engagement in the Middle East. Offers stronger theoretical foundations for the study of domestic constraints in the foreign policy decision-making process including the power of interest groups and political polarization in Congress. Explains pedagogical treatments of online and hybrid learning applications along with presenting new exercises to engage students both in person in the classroom and online. Presents more detailed and critical historical analyses of U. S. foreign policy including greater attention to the U. S. as an imperial power and its implications for politics and society. Creates new and exciting active learning exercises for instructors and students including role-playing simulations of global public health crisis management and group research projects on cybersecurity and immigration policy. Enriches the graphics and illustrations of foreign policy actors and processes in a full-color presentation. Analyzes contemporary foreign policy issues in the Trump and Biden administrations. Adds new web components and features some authored by undergraduate students who are becoming experts in U. S. foreign policy. Includes new writing exercises and assignments designed to promote creative and critical thinking about foreign policy actors and processes. | US Foreign Policy in Action An Innovative Teaching Text

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Entrepreneurial Finance Concepts and Cases

Entrepreneurial Finance Concepts and Cases

An accessible guide to an increasingly complex subject Entrepreneurial Finance: Concepts and Cases demonstrates how to address often- overlooked financial issues from the entrepreneur’s standpoint including challenges faced by start-ups and small businesses. This new edition retains the original’s structure around seven modules or building blocks designed to be taught across a full semester with natural break points built into each chapter within the modules. The building blocks present macro- concepts which are explored in greater detail in each of the chapters. Each concept is illustrated by a short case and followed by thoughtful questions to enhance learning. The cases are new or fully updated for the second edition and deal with real companies real problems and currently unfolding issues. A new chapter on business models includes coverage of social ventures and the chapters on forms of business ownership and financing have been expanded. Upper- level undergraduate students of entrepreneurship will appreciate the book’s practical approach and engaging tone along with the hands- on cases and exercises that help students to break down complex concepts. Online resources for instructors include a case teaching manual lecture slides test bank and interactive exercises. | Entrepreneurial Finance Concepts and Cases

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New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish + Practising Spanish Grammar Workbook Bundle

New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish + Practising Spanish Grammar Workbook Bundle

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is a comprehensive cohesive and clear guide to the forms and structures of Spanish as it is written and spoken today in Spain and Latin-America. It includes clear descriptions of all the main grammatical phenomena of Spanish and their use illustrated by numerous examples of contemporary Spanish both Peninsular and Latin-American formal and informal. Fully revised and updated the sixth edition is even more relevant to students and teachers of Spanish. Practising Spanish Grammar is the ideal companion to the sixth edition of the widely acclaimed A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish. Thoroughly updated this fourth edition of the workbook features an improved organization which closely mirrors that of A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish sixth edition. The selection of exercises has been fullyrevised and expanded with new exercises on a variety of topics includingpossessives conditional future and past tenses and polite requests. The combination of reference grammar and workbook is invaluable for learners at level B2–C2 of the Common European Framework for Languages and Intermediate High–Advanced High on the ACTFL proficiency scales. | New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish + Practising Spanish Grammar Workbook Bundle

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The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook

The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook

From pitches and press releases to news and feature stories to social media writing and more this new book by author Whitney Lehmann and a handful of experienced contributors breaks down the most widely used types of public relations writing needed to become a PR pro. The Public Relations Writer’s Handbook serves as a guide for those both in the classroom and in the field who want to learn and master the style and techniques of public relations writing. Eighteen conversational chapters provide an overview of the most popular forms of public relations writing focusing on media relations storytelling writing for the web/social media business and executive communications event planning and more. Chapters include user-friendly writing templates exercises and AP Style skill drills and training. Whether you’re a PR major or PR practitioner this book is for you. Lehmann has combined her industry and classroom experience to create a handbook that’s accessible for PR students and practitioners alike. A dedicated eResource also supports the book with writing templates and answer keys (for instructors) to the end-of-chapter exercises in the text. www. routledge. com/9780815365280.

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Biostatistics for Clinical and Public Health Research

Biostatistics for Clinical and Public Health Research

Biostatistics for Clinical and Public Health Research provides a concise overview of statistical analysis methods. Use of SAS and Stata statistical software is illustrated in full including how to interpret results. Focusing on statistical models without all the theory the book is complete with exercises case studies take-away points and data sets. Readers will be able to maximize their statistical abilities in hypothesis testing data interpretation and application while also learning when and how to consult a biostatistician. This book will be an invaluable tool for students and clinical and public health practitioners.

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Hybrid Drawing Techniques for Interior Design

Hybrid Drawing Techniques for Interior Design

Hybrid Drawing Techniques for Interior Design shows you a flexible and productive design workflow that starts with hand drawing and moves on to digital techniques. In this book digital and freehand images are displayed side-by-side so that you can choose at every step which method is best for your desired effect. You will also learn how to draw freehand using a digital tablet and how to render perspective views elevations and floor plans. This book includes more than 400 color images and practice exercises that can be referenced online.

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Get Qualified: Inspection and Testing

Get Qualified: Inspection and Testing

The Get Qualified series provides clear and concise guidance for people looking to work within the electrical industry. This book outlines why the inspection and testing of electrical installations is important and what qualifications are required in order to test inspect and certify. All you need to know about the subject of inspection is covered in detail making this book the ideal guide for those who are new to the subject and experienced professionals alike. There are also sections on exam preparation revision exercises and sample questions. | Get Qualified: Inspection and Testing

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Acting in Musical Theatre A Comprehensive Course

Acting in Musical Theatre A Comprehensive Course

Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It covers fundamental skills for novice actors practical insights for professionals and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Educators will find the clear structure ideal for use with multiple courses and programs. Updates in this expanded and revised third edition include: A comprehensive revision of the book’s companion website into a fully online Resource Guide that includes abundant teaching materials and syllabi for a range of short- and long-form courses PowerPoint slide decks and printable handouts for every chapter. Updated examples illustrations and exercises from more recent musical styles and productions such as Hamilton Waitress and Dear Evan Hansen. Revision of rehearsal and performance guidelines to help students and teachers at all levels thrive. Updated and expanded reading/listening/viewing lists for specific-subject areas to guide readers through their own studies and enhance the classroom experience. New notes in the The Profession chapters to reflect the latest trends in casting self-promotion and audition practice. Acting in Musical Theatre’s chapters divide into easy-to-reference units each containing group and solo exercises making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike. | Acting in Musical Theatre A Comprehensive Course

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Educational and Psychological Measurement

Educational and Psychological Measurement

This new text provides the most current coverage of measurement and psychometrics in a single volume. Authors W. Holmes Finch and Brian F. French first review the basics of psychometrics and measurement before moving on to more complex topics such as equating and scaling item response theory standard setting and computer adaptive testing. Also included are discussions of cutting-edge topics utilized by practitioners in the field such as automated test development game-based assessment and automated test scoring. This book is ideal for use as a primary text for graduate-level psychometrics/measurement courses as well as for researchers in need of a broad resource for understanding test theory. Features: How it Works and Psychometrics in the Real World boxes break down important concepts through worked examples and show how theory can be applied to practice. End-of-chapter exercises allow students to test their comprehension of the material while suggested readings and website links provide resources for further investigation. A collection of free online resources include the full output from R SPSS and Excel for each of the analyses conducted in the book as well as additional exercises sample homework assignments answer keys and PowerPoint lecture slides. | Educational and Psychological Measurement

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