The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills) - Brossura

Dr Stella Cottrell

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ISBN 10: 0230573053 ISBN 13: 9780230573055

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

Riassunto

If you are serious about succeeding on your course, The Study Skills Handbook is your essential companion. Based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, 1/2 million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell helps you develop the skills you need to improve your grades, build your confidence and plan for the future you want. Her tried and trusted approach recognises that we each have a unique formula for success and that finding it is the key to reaching our potential. This book will help you to: - use your learning style and existing skills effectively - develop core study skills in time management, academic writing, critical thinking and more - discover how to make learning easier and faster - improve your grades and make study more enjoyable. Whether you are a school or college leaver, a mature student, or an international student embarking on university-level study in English for the first time, this handbook is your passport to success.

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Recensione:

'...a practical no-nonsense guide that gets you to the core of the learning process.' - Business Executive

Praise for the third edition:
 
'This book just gets better and better.  Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market. The extra sections just add to its 'must have' status.' - Margo Learmouth, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, UK
 
'Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills.' - Dr Murray Simpson, School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee, UK 
 
'Brilliant book - essential for any undergraduate.' - Jenny Fisher, Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
 
'Among similar books I think that Cottrell's book stands out in its innovative presentation, common sense approach and practicality...The job of Universities is changing as we can no longer assume that students know how to learn and so we must guide them. This book is an excellent support for that mission.' - Dr Keith Pond, The Business School, Loughborough University, UK

'Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional.' - Zac (student)
 
'This book literally wills you to succeed, it's  inspirational.' --- Anon (student)
This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market --Margo Learmouth, Robert Gordon University

Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills --Dr Murray Simpson, University of Dundee

Descrizione del libro:

The book introduces higher-level study skills and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself, encouraging a reflective and well-informed approach to study.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0230573053
• ISBN 13: 9780230573055
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 360