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Confident Supervisors: Creating Independent Researchers

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Editor(s): Susan Gasson, Jillian Blacker, Ian Stoodley, Abbe Winter and Christine Bruce

Subject(s): Higher education, tertiary education

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 07/10/2025

Confident Supervisors is intended to be both a textbook and a professional development resource for Higher Degree Research supervisors and researcher developers involved in providing workshops and resources to support research supervisors in their practice. Throughout this book, authors introduce different theoretical frameworks and concepts to provide supervisors with tools and strategies for responding to the challenges and opportunities associated with research supervision. It contains chapters written by current supervisors and research support partners who are engaged in the scholarship of supervision and can share the practical and theoretical constructs they employ in their practice. The authors have been drawn from a broad range of higher education and research contexts and contribute understandings of local and global relevance. This openly available, award winning eBook responds to turbulent times in higher education, offering practical tips and suggestions for supervisors to pivot to changing contexts.

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Guidelines for participatory place-based health planning: Northern Queensland experiences

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Author(s): Deborah Smith, Karen Johnston, Mim Crase, Catherine Wilkes, Stephanie M Topp, Maxine Whittaker, Christopher Rouen, Alexandra Edelman, Sarah Larkins

Subject(s): Medical and health informatics

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 07/10/2025

These peer reviewed guidelines aim to provide practical information and guidance on participatory place-based health planning using a co-design approach. They incorporate key learnings from participatory health service planning undertaken in remote communities in northern Queensland and from literature of approaches that have been developed and tested in other rural and remote areas globally.

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Shakespeare's Major Plays: Volume 2

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 4 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Cheryl Taylor

Subject(s): Biography, Literature and Literary studies, Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy, Educational: Language, literature and literacy

Last updated: 06/10/2025

This book is designed to assist upper secondary school and first and second-year university students in their reading and understanding of Shakespeare's plays. The plays selected for discussion are those that students are most likely to encounter in their early adventures with Shakespeare. Each discussion provides guidance on issues raised by each play and suggests approaches from which students can build original ideas and insights.

The book contains exercises that are designed to assist students to understand and remember the characters, plots and structures of Shakespeare's plays, as well as free full text copies of the plays.

Volume 2 includes Twelfth Night, Macbeth and King Lear. Shakespeare's Major Plays Volume 1 precedes Volume 2, and contains full free text copies and analysis of As You Like It, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.

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Business Research Approaches

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 24 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Leonie Cassidy, Josephine Pryce

Subject(s): Business and Management

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 03/10/2025

This peer reviewed eBook covers research methods, ways to analyse data and ethical decisions for researchers.

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Foundations of Nursing Skills: A Comprehensive Guide for the Australian Context

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 217 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Author(s): Leisa Sanderson, Tracey Gooding, Penelope Coogan, Sandra Dash, Kate Hurley, Jessica Best, Amy McCrystal

Subject(s): Nursing fundamentals and skills

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 01/10/2025

This practical and accessible textbook equips nursing students with the essential knowledge and skills required to provide safe, person-centred care in a range of clinical settings. Written specifically for the Australian context, Foundations of Nursing Skills supports students to develop clinical reasoning, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based skills. Featuring step-by-step procedures, case studies, and reflective prompts, this comprehensive guide is an indispensable resource for building the confidence and competence needed for contemporary nursing practice in Australia.
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Project Management: A Strategic Approach

CC BY (Attribution) 33 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche

Subject(s): Project management

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 16/09/2025

Project management is becoming a core competence and not just about managing processes to ensure that the strategic goals of a business are delivered on time, within budget and specification. These days, project management is more about managing strategic goals while adapting to change and responding to ongoing disruptions. The pandemic, rapid urbanisation, digital transformation and environmental challenges are only some of the types of disruption faced by contemporary businesses. It is up to the project manager to ensure that the project management processes, as well as the projects and/or services themselves, are part of the readjustment required for business to survive these new challenges. This freely available ebook introduces some of the core values, concepts and tools as recognised by the Project Management Institute (PMI). This book will be of value to both students and practitioners in Australia and overseas seeking professional development in the field of project management.

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Critical Thinking in Psychology: Dispositions, Cognitive Insights, and Research Skills

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 47 H5P Activities English (Australia)

Editor(s): Marc Chao, Muhamad Alif Bin Ibrahim

Subject(s): Psychology

Last updated: 07/09/2025

This peer reviewed book provides a practical framework for developing critical thinking in psychology, combining key dispositions, cognitive insights, and research skills. Through theory, real-world examples, and structured methods like the OBSERVE framework, it equips readers to recognise biases, evaluate evidence, and apply rigorous reasoning to psychological research and everyday decision-making.

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Communication Skills for Health Professionals

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Editor(s): Brock Cook

Subject(s): Educational: Health and social care

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 04/09/2025

Communication Skills for Health Professionals is a comprehensive and practical textbook designed to equip individuals in health studies with the essential skills and strategies necessary for effective communication in their professional setting. This engaging and accessible resource provides a solid foundation for novice and experienced professionals to enhance their communication proficiency and succeed in their careers.

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Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Practical Guide for Decision-Making

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English (Australia)

Author(s): Taha Chaiechi

Subject(s): Economics

Institution(s): James Cook University

Last updated: 26/08/2025

This book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to economic evaluation in public policy. Drawing on years of academic, professional, and teaching experience, this book reimagines traditional CBA to meet the demands of today’s complex policy landscape. Blending foundational theory with modern approaches—including behavioural economics, non-market valuation, and dynamic modelling—it equips students, practitioners, and policymakers with the tools to make informed, equitable, and forward-thinking decisions. Whether you're new to CBA or looking to deepen your expertise, this guide provides both clarity and practical insight for real-world application.
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Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2023 JCU Edition

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Author(s): Charles Darwin University Library, Deakin University Library, James Cook University Library, Queensland University of Technology Library, Southern Cross University Library, The University of Queensland Library, University of Southern Queensland Library

Subject(s): Law, Primary sources of law, Sources of law: case law, precedent, Sources of law: legislation

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 08/08/2025

This Edition has been superseded by the 2024 Edition. Please go to Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2024 JCU Edition
This guide is designed to support JCU students undertaking legal studies and contribute to the development of legal research skills.

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