The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook
by Moore, Sarah; Neville, Colin; Murphy, Maura; Connolly, CorneliaEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-04-01
Publisher(s): Open Univ Pr
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Summary
"The book itself covers everything university students need to know from exam revision and e-learning to work-life balance." The Bookseller"We would heartily recommend the book to students who are at the beginning of their studies." Maxine Fletcher, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes"This book's crammed full of very useful topics, information and exercises that I've never seen before, especially in the section on research, which I particularly liked." Joel, Student, Keele UniversityCompetition for graduate jobs has never been so fierce.The Ultimate Study Skills Handbookwill help you succeed from the first week of your studies through to graduation.Covering all the core skills you will need to help you make the most of your university course,The Ultimate Study Skills Handbookis your key to success.This is the handbook of techniques, tips and exercises.Written by a team of experts and tested on students, the advice in this book will help you to improve your grades, save time and develop the skills that will make you stand out to prospective employers.Whichever subject you are studying, this practical and concise book will help you find your individual learning style and tell you exactly what you need to know to excel as a student: Working out the best way for you to learn Doing your research Presentations Revising for exams Improving your critical thinking skills Managing your time
Author Biography
Sarah Moore is Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Limerick in Ireland.
Colin Neville manages the Effective Learning Service at the School of Management, University of Bradford, UK.
Maura Murphy is administrator, programme coordinator and learning support consultant at the University of Limerick's Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Cornelia Connelly is a lecturer in the Department of Computing and Mathematics, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland.
Table of Contents
How to use this book
Getting into it: becoming an active learner
Talking to the experts
Style matters: techniques to suit your own learning style
Taking it in and working it out
Research skills and orientations: first steps to good research
Getting it on paper: learning the skills of confident academic writing
Learning the rules: good grammar, accurate referencing and avoiding plagiarism
The time of your life: managing time and living life as a student
Doing it with others: Working in groups
Doing it in front of a crowd: Making presentations
Keeping it together: Looking after your health and managing stress.
Facing the future and making decisions: Planning for and focusing on the rest of your life
Maths and Numerical competency
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