The Student's Guide to Exam Success

Author:   Eileen Tracy
Publisher:   Open University Press
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780335220489


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   16 November 2006
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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‘the most life-enhancing publication to come my way in a very long time… a revelation’ Nathalie Wheen on Classic FM‘a saviour... Read in one day... it works! Ever felt spiralling into a black hole? This book will awaken the passion you once had for your studies - it's there, you just can't feel it... until the first few lines of Chapter 1. Turn a nightmare back to your dream - and realise it’ Student on Amazon Exams frighten almost everyone. Fear of failure (and even of success) can make even the most able students struggle with coursework, revision and exams. Most study guides overlook these powerful underlying emotions. Unique in allaying the anxieties that cause people to procrastinate, go blank, swot pointlessly or underperform, this book can change your attitude and help you break free: Understand your fears Stop panicking and start enjoying your work Develop a balanced mental approach to your exams In addition, it offers a wealth of grade-boosting tips: Devise a revision strategy that works Write powerful essays Learn how to speed-read Create effective notes and mind-maps Remember what you learn Written simply and humorously, with summaries enabling busy students to read quickly, this is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly study guides available.The second edition contains additional material for mature students and a brand new chapter offering real-life student testimonials.

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Author:   Eileen Tracy
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9780335220489


ISBN 10:   0335220487
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   16 November 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Action, not anxiety Part I: States of mind for success Clear your head Healthy body, healthy mind Part II: Techniques for success Lay solid study foundations Remember, remember Use resources wisely Plan for success Master your exams Part III: Testimonials Appendix 1: Coursework and exam checklist Appendix 2: Save time at your computer Appendix 3: Second chances Appendix 4: Learning difficulties Appendix 5: Special exam provisions Useful addresses Bibliography Index

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Eileen Tracy is a study skills counsellor and lecturer who applied and developed study techniques in her own exam preparation at Oxford University. She has appeared on BBC television and contributes regular articles in the national press. She has also provided educational advice and on-line exam support on Freeserve's and the BBC's education website.

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