Graduate Savvy: Navigating the World of Online Higher Education (Hardcover)

by Jeff Green (Author)
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Review
Graduate Savvy actually completes the circle of higher education. It begins with the reader considering online learning, then moves into the heart of what it takes to earn that degree, and concludes with post graduation opportunities and insights from online alumni. What a great read! --Charles Taylor, DBA learner, Northcentral University

Green has delivered a smooth flowing and tremendously valuable text covering the world of web-based higher education. Graduate Savvy needs to be an integral part of every online degree program. --Kathy Mitchell, Ph.D. learner, Walden University

If you want to earn your degree online...study hard, learn to live with little sleep, and read every word of Green's book. --Debbie Beebe, Ph.D., Capella Graduate 2007

Product Description
What a great time to be engaged in higher education! Innovations in teaching pedagogies, expanding understandings of how adults really do learn, and the exponential growth of the Internet form the perfect storm for one of our most endearing values: Opportunity! Never has there been a greater opportunity to learn and teach than today. Online learning, quite literally, is transforming the world of higher education. Graduate Savvy begins with a compelling exploration of online learning as it moves into the heart of the text, which is to help you succeed should you decide to enroll in a web-based program. Topics such as plagiarism, Bloom's Taxonomy, scholarly sources, and academic writing make this a must read for all graduate learners. The Strategies for Success chapters provide invaluable insider knowledge and insights to help learners successfully navigate the courseroom, residencies, comprehensive exam, and dissertation in an online environment. The final chapters discuss post graduation opportunities and offer personal statements from online program alumni sure to provide inspiration as you progress in your academic journey. Graduate Savvy engages readers like no other book in this field. An indispensable book for online learners, as well as anyone interested in the world of online higher education, Graduate Savvy is destined to become the authoritative word on online graduate school survival and success.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Glocal Press; 1st edition (June 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098171160X
• ISBN-13: 978-0981711607
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,289 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep the book close by, September 6, 2008

By	C. William Johnson (UT knoxville) - See all my reviews

If you are thinking about going back to school or have just started back - READ THIS BOOK! Dr. Green has managed to provide the information needed for anyone to navigate a graduate program, but is honest about what it takes, what you will need to do, and how rewarding it will be. Dr. Green's conversational style of writing is impressive. You feel as if you are having a casual talk with a friend but end up feeling motivated by a mentor. I have gone back to school once and now thinking of doing it again. This book will serve as a reference for my new endeavor and continued motivation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Jeff Green, the upcoming #1 author, August 5, 2008

By	Annie L. Wax - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have a successful career in HR. Most of my applicants are misplaced due to corporate downsizing. In many cases, these individuals have several degrees. It has been my pleasure to recommend Dr. Green's book, "Graduate Savvy" to these individuals seeking, in some cases, new careers. My experience reading Graduate Savvy was a virtual visit with Dr. Green through his friendly, conversational style. What I know for sure is--education is not an option. So, take a deep breathe, kick off your shoes and explore the world of online higher education with Dr. Green. I promise everything inside you will rise up to reverberate, YES, I can do this.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Green's Debut, August 3, 2008

By	Sara E. Porter (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Green's book is flawlessly readable and highly accessible. This is a necessary resource for anyone considering higher education. Graduate Savvy is a great book for getting the inside scoop on online learning.