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OverviewProvides research based advice and practical suggestions to help students beat procrastination and perform better at university or college. Written by a recent graduate, the author gives students a chance to explore the root causes of procrastination and some of the best ways of eliminating it. With a combination of theory, practice, and case study stories and tips from other students, this book will help students seize the date and get more work done. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael TefulaPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.162kg ISBN: 9781137312457ISBN 10: 1137312459 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 17 April 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. What is Procrastination? 3. Probability of Payoff 4. Pursuit of Pleasure 5. Prevention of Pain 6. Postponement of Punishment (Or Payoff) 7. Competent and Confident 8. Motivation 9. Willpower 10. Focus and Attention 11. Goals and Planning 12. Counterintuitive Strategies 13. Conclusion Appendix 1: Student Tips Montage Appendix 2: Infographic – The Four Ps of Procrastination Acknowledgements Bibliography and Further Reading Index.ReviewsI have already mentioned this book to several students and academics that are very excited about it. I think the subject is something that needs to be addressed from a student stand point and this publication does just that. - Andy Gibson, Student at Kingston University, UK ""I have already mentioned this book to several students and academics that are very excited about it. I think the subject is something that needs to be addressed from a student stand point and this publication does just that."" - Andy Gibson, Student at Kingston University, UK Author InformationMichael Tefula is a former student of the University of Birmingham, UK. He is the author of How to Get a First: Insights and Advice From a First-Class Graduate. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |