The Study Skills Book - Brossura

Mcmillan, Kathleen; Weyers, Jonathan

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ISBN 10: 0273773313 ISBN 13: 9780273773313

Casa editrice: Pearson Education, 2012

Riassunto

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 results at university. Using proven techniques and tips to help you focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, THE STUDY SKILLS BOOKprovides 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? This book is an essential practical resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies: All key study skills are covered including essay writing, revision and exams, tutorials, and dissertations 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. "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 "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!", Alastair Ross, Amazon reviewer "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!", Fi Wordsworth, Amazon reviewer

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L'autore

 

Jonathan Weyers and Kathleen McMillan both work at the University of Dundee. Both have been teaching and lecturing for over 25 years and latterly have specialised in the transferable skills area. They have a track record of collaborative writing and achievement in this area.

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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

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Pearson Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0273773313
• ISBN 13: 9780273773313
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 450