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Overview‘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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eileen TracyPublisher: Open University Press Imprint: Open University Press Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.369kg ISBN: 9780335220489ISBN 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 ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface 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 IndexReviewsAuthor InformationEileen 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |