06248oam 2200661 450 991015023090332120231025114918.01-283-68380-60-273-77334-8(CKB)2670000000281535(StDuBDS)AH25270932(SSID)ssj0000759998(PQKBManifestationID)12341613(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000759998(PQKBWorkID)10802445(PQKB)11138220(MiAaPQ)EBC5173731(MiAaPQ)EBC5175709(MiAaPQ)EBC5831963(MiAaPQ)EBC5138399(MiAaPQ)EBC6399189(Au-PeEL)EBL5138399(OCoLC)828768334(EXLCZ)99267000000028153520210427d2012 uy 0engurcn#---auuuutxtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe study skills book /Kathleen McMillan and Jonathan WeyersThird edition.Harlow, England :Pearson Education Limited,2012.1 online resource (xi, 450 pages) illustrationsSmarter study skillsPrevious edition: published as The smarter study skills companion. Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2009.0273773313 Includes bibliographical references.Cover -- The Study Skills Book -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- How to Use This Book -- Understanding What University Involves -- Preparing for University -- Starting Out -- General Expectations -- What Makes University Education Different -- Graduate Skills and Attributes -- Managing Yourself -- Personal Development Planning -- Time Management -- Financial Tips -- Campus Orientation -- Social Life at University -- Contributing to the Academic and Outside Community -- Developing Your Learning Skills -- Your Learning Personality -- Studying Independently -- Lectures -- Listening Skills -- Note-taking in Lectures -- Co-operative Learning -- Participating in a Team -- Laboratory Sessions and Field Visits -- Tutorials -- Thinking Critically -- The Library as a Resource -- Analysing and Evaluating Information -- Effective Academic Reading -- Note-making from Texts -- Computing Literacy -- E-learning -- Number Crunching -- Interpreting and Presenting Data -- Shaping Up in Maths -- Improving Your Academic Writing -- Tackling Writing Assignments -- Academic Writing Format -- Planning Writing Assignments -- Citing and Listing References -- Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement -- Academic Writing Style -- Shaping Your Text -- Improving Your Grammar -- Better Punctuation -- Better Spelling -- Enhancing Your Vocabulary -- Reviewing, Editing and Proof-reading -- Presentation of Assignments -- Performing Well in Course Assessments -- Assessment at University -- Multiple-choice and Short-answer Questions -- Numerical Questions -- Essay-style Assessments -- Tutorial Assessment -- Assessments of Practical and Laboratory Work -- Tackling a Dissertation or Project -- Choosing a Dissertation or Research Topic -- Ethics in Researching and Reporting -- Report Writing -- Literature Surveys -- Poster Presentations.Spoken Presentations -- Exploiting Feedback -- Succeeding in Exams -- Physical and Mental Preparation -- Creating a Revision Timetable -- Revision Tips -- Memory Tips and Techniques -- Focusing Your Revision -- Study Buddies -- Improving Your Exam Performance -- Exam Strategies -- Combating Exam Nerves -- Planning for the Future -- Planning for a Career -- Assessing Yourself -- Your Curriculum Vitae -- Kick-starting Your Career -- Appendix: Student Resources -- References and Further Reading.An essential handbook every student needs to survive at university, this title provides essential practical advice on everything from financial tips and dealing with stress, to discovering how to get the best out of tutorials, how to write and present assignments, and what to do when up against an assessment crunch-point.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 BOOK 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? 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 reviewerSmarter study skills.Study skillsStudents, ForeignGreat BritainCollege student orientationGreat BritainStudy skills.Students, ForeignCollege student orientation371.30281McMillan Kathleen1069427Weyers Jonathan D. B.MiAaPQMiAaPQUtOrBLWBOOK9910150230903321The study skills book2932793UNINA