Overview

Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is 'Yes!' The Study Skills Book is an indispensable resource for university students at any level or ability who want to build confidence, improve performance, and succeed in their studies and beyond. Clear and comprehensive, The Study Skills Book covers all types of academic writing, independent learning, research, revision and exam sitting. Using tried and tested tools and techniques to help students find an individual learning style that works best for their needs, this book is every student's essential guide to the evolving university. This edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new approaches to ensure students can succeed in any circumstance.

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Author:   Kathleen McMillan ,  Jonathan Weyers
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781292373966

ISBN 10:   1292373962
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   20 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1. How to use this book 2. What university involves PART 1: CARING FOR YOURSELF 3. Money matters - tips for university 4. Time management 5. Well-being, stress and mental health PART 2: DEVELOPING CORE UNIVERSITY STUDY SKILLS 6. Studying for yourself 7. Understanding learning and thinking 8. Digital and blended learning 9. Active listening for lectures 10. Modern and traditional lectures 11. Successful academic reading 12. The library as a resource 13. Analysing and evaluating information 14. Notes for study purposes 15. Thinking critically 16. Reflective skills 17. Cooperative learning 18. Tutorials 19. Participating in a team 20. Laboratory sessions and field visits 21. Interpreting and presenting data PART 3: DEVELOPING ACADEMIC WRITING 22. Tackling writing assignments 23. Academic writing format 24. Planning writing assignments 25. Academic writing style 26. Shaping your text 27. Citing and referencing 28. Plagiarism 29. Reviewing, editing and proofreading 30. Presentation of assignments PART 4: PERFORMING WELL IN COURSE ASSIGNMENTS 31. Assessment at university 32. Multiple-choices and short-answer questions 33. Numerical questions 34. Essay-style assessments 35. Tutorial assessment 36. Assessments of practical laboratory work 37. Choosing a dissertation or research topic 38. Tackling a dissertation or project 39. Ethics in researching and reporting 40. Report writing 41. Literature reviews 42. Poster presentations 43. Spoken presentation 44. Learning from assessment feedback PART 5: SUCCEEDING IN EXAMS 45. Priming yourself for exams 46. Creating a revision timetable 47. Revision tips 48. Memory tips and techniques 49. Directing your revision 50. Study partnership 51. Exam-day strategies 52. Doing your best in exams 53. Exam stress PART 6: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE 54. Reviewing your graduate skills and attributes 55. Planning for a career PART 7: QUICK REFERENCE 56. Refreshing your grammar 57. Refreshing your punctuation and spelling 58. Enriching your vocabulary 59. Refreshing number work 60. Refreshing core Maths Appendix: Student resources References and further reading Index

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Dr Kathleen McMillan is an academic and educator who has taught at all university levels. Firstly, as a lecturer she designed and delivered courses in European politics. From her experience as an assessor and examiner she identified students' difficulties in acquiring deeper understanding of their subject and translating that into successful attainment. This awareness led to further research into language acquisition as a foundation of learning and study. Consequently, she led a university team providing learning and language support to UK and international students at all levels. She designed and taught bespoke skills courses in diverse disciplines, such as, accountancy, architecture, art and design, computing science, dentistry, education, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, nursing, and social work. This unique academic experience provides her with insights into the demands of core study and learning skills within the developing learning environment of universities. As author of The Study Skills Book 4th Edition, she presents students at all levels with techniques and approaches that will help them to demonstrate their learning and so achieve success.

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