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, 2016
4th ed
- : pbk
- : [hardcover]
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Previous ed.: 2012
Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-315) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Do you want to do better at university?
Packed with study tips and handy activities, Essential Study Skills is a proven guide that shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university - 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
Stay cool and cope with stress
Pass exams with flying colours
Plan your career after graduation.
Don't miss in this edition...
Even more tips and advice on learning methods, online learning and developing job skills - ensuring success throughout your course
Additional case studies and student tips to help you apply the skills you need
A companion website packed with toolkits and resources, to help you study smarter.
The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!
Table of Contents
THE STARTER KIT
Introduction
How to Learn, How to Study
Make University Positive
SURVIVAL KIT
How to Survive Academic Reading
How to Make the Best Notes
How to be Creative and Visual in Your Learning
How to be Analytical and Critical
How to be Reflective
How To Get On In Groups
How to Harness a Digital You
THE BIG ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT: CRACKING ASSESSMENT
How to Make Sense of Your Course
Probably the Most Important Thing on Writing You'll Ever Read
The Ten Step Approach to Better Assignments
How to Reference and Avoid Plagiarism
THE BIG ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT: ASSESSMENTS - HOW TO EXCEL
How to Write Great Essays
How to Produce Excellent Reports
How to Deliver Excellent Presentations
How to Run Your Own Seminars and Workshops
How to Write a Brilliant Dissertation
How to Revise for and Pass Exams
THE EMPLOYABILITY KIT
PDP and HEAR: Knowing Who You Are, Becoming Who You Want to Be
How to Move On... and Get that Job
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