The Smarter Student: Study Skills & Strategies for Success at University - Couverture souple

McMillan, Dr Kathleen; Weyers, Dr Jonathan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 027371449X ISBN 13 : 9780273714491

Editeur : Prentice Hall, 2007

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

 

 

The Study Skills Book, Third edition

Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

 

Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is “Yes”! There are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your performance and results at university, whatever course you are following.

 

Using proven techniques and practical tips to help you to focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, The Study Skills Book provides practical answers to questions such as:

 

What is the best way to plan an essay or dissertation?

What do lecturers expect from you in a tutorial?

Where should you focus your efforts for maximum impact?

 

This book is an essential resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies:

 

All key study skills are covered including academic writing, revision & exams, dissertations & projects, basic academic numeracy and independent learning & research

Practical solutions are presented for the most common problems

A common-sense, no-nonsense approach is offered using practical checklists and tips

 

This new edition of The Study Skills Book has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to include the most up-to-date advice and guidance that has been extensively tested and improved by students to help you to focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive and succeed at university.

 

Visit www.smarterstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities.

 

Amazon reviews

 

“If you want an in-depth guide to preparing for University life then this is the book for you …”

“Love this book. It made me feel so much less stressed when preparing to start university... “

“This book really will be a godsend to you during your time at university. It's like my bible now - I'm so glad I bought it! “

“This book really is a must have for any first year student!! Easy to read, intelligent and the best help a first year could ever want! “

“(The Study Skills Book) covers every possible aspect of university life and study skills in an incredibly organised way, so things are easy to find. It also contains more tips than your average study skills book and has helped me immensely. I would definitely recommend it!”

 

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Study Skills

Quatrième de couverture :

The Smarter Study Skills Companion

Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

 

Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is no! But there are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your results at university.

 

Whether you are a new student, or you’re up against an assessment or exam revision deadline, this book will help you to succeed in all areas of your studies.

 

Using proven techniques and tips to help you focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, The Smarter Study Skills Companion provides practical answers to questions such as:

 

• What do lecturers expect from you in a tutorial?
• What’s the best way to plan an essay or dissertation?
• Where should you concentrate your efforts for maximum impact?

 

From Fresher’s Week to Graduation, this book is an essential practical resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies. The contents, design and structure of the book have been developed to ensure that:

 

• All key study skills are covered: essay writing, revision and exams, tutorials, dissertations and more
• Practical solutions are presented for the most common problems

• A common-sense, no-nonsense approach is offered using practical checklists and tips

 

This handbook has been written by experts and extensively tested on students to help you focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive at university.

 

Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan Weyers work within the University of Dundee’s Learning Centre and Academic Affairs Office respectively and have each been teaching for over 25 years and now specialize in supporting academic skills across both the arts and sciences.

 

“Every aspect of university life is covered – my tip to other students is to have this book on their desk and use it – (it) has been a great help” Sarah Scott, Student

 

“I’m impressed with the range of content – it has been a great help and will be used for future revision and assignments” Rob Kelly, Student

 

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Prentice Hall
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 027371449X
• ISBN 13: 9780273714491
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 496