Essential study skills : the complete guide to success at university
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Essential study skills : the complete guide to success at university
（Sage study skills）
Sage, 2012
3rd ed
- : hardcover
- : pbk
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Previous ed.: 2008
Includes bibliographical references (p. [450]-454) and index
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Description
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'Brilliant little book! ... It's easy to follow and understand, full of practical hints and tips, helps to remove some of the pressures of uni life!' - Amazon review
'Really useful sections on reading and taking notes ... the bread and butter of student life.' - Amazon review
Do you want to do better at university?
Whether you're a student wanting to improve their study skills or a lecturer who wants to give their students a helping hand with their work, this book is for you.
Packed with study tips and handy activities, this proven guide shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time - whatever level you're at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to:
Sail through those tricky first weeks
Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn
Learn techniques for academic writing and research
Pass exams with flying colours
Stay cool and cope with stress.
Practical and interactive, this edition features six brand new chapters to arm you with even more essential skills including how to produce a dissertation, planning your career and focusing on building relationships with lecturers and other students to help you get ahead.
Visit the Essential Study Skills Companion Website
Launched with this edition is an improved and expanded companion website. Don't miss the extensive range of guidance and resources for both students and tutors, including video tips, study packs, practice exercises and other tools for you to use in both your preparation and actual work.
SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Table of Contents
Overview
Introduction
Succeeding at university: quick steps to success
Places to go and things to do
Make sense of your course
Study Techniques and Learning Effectively
How to learn effectively
Get organised for independent study
Computers: Any place, anywhere, any time - Debbie Holley
How to succeed in group work
How to interact and build relationships at University
How to survive academic reading: targeted research and active reading
How to make the best notes
Creative strategies and Learning Effectively
How to be creative in your learning
How to think effectively: analytical and critical thinking
Communicating Effectively in Assignments
How to write better assignments
How to prevent plagiarism
How to overcome writing blocks and become a confident writer
How to write great essays
How to produce excellent reports
How to write a brilliant dissertation
How to deliver excellent presentations
How to run your own seminars and workshops
Emotional Dimension
How to deal with your emotions
Reflective Learning
Reflective learning and the learning log!
Memory and effective revision
How to understand and pass exams
Personal Development Planning (PDP): becoming who you want to be - Christine Keenan
Moving on: What to do when you finish university
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