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Published by Pearson (June 25, 2021) © 2021

Kathleen McMillan | Jonathan Weyers
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    ISBN-13: 9781292373980R180

    Study Skills Book, The ,4th edition

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    Language: British English

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    Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is ‘Yes!'

    The Study Skills Book is an indispensable resource for university students at any level or ability who want to build confidence, improve performance, and succeed in their studies and beyond…

    Clear and comprehensive, The Study Skills Book covers all types of academic writing, independent learning, research, revision and exam sitting. Using tried and tested tools and techniques to help students find an individual learning style that works best for their needs, this book is every student's essential guide to the evolving university. 
    This new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new approaches to ensure students can succeed in any circumstance. New and updated topics include:
    • Blended and online learning – how to use these methods effectively
    • Lectures and tutorials – what is expected and how to prepare
    • Essays and dissertations – the best way to plan well-structured coursework
    • Writing and research techniques – developing the skills to meet academic standards
    • Exam revision – performing well under pressure
    • Time management – meeting deadlines and managing focus
    • Well-being, stress and mental health – increasing mindfulness and a growth mindset
    • Development and career planning – how to strengthen employability chances
    Dr Kathleen McMillan's career as an academic spans a lifetime of helping students to succeed at every level and in a wide range of topics. She has a deep understanding of the learning and study challenges that students meet at university, whether they are UK or international students at undergraduate or postgraduate level. She uses this experience to provide practical solutions and examples for most common problems in an accessible and engaging no-nonsense style. With smart tips, information, and query boxes, as well as practical tips at the end of each section, students will find answers to every question they have about learning, researching, writing, and revising.

    Study smarter with The Study Skills Book.
    INTRODUCTION
    1. How to use this book
    2. What university involves

    PART 1: CARING FOR YOURSELF
    Adapting to university life
    3. Money matters - tips for university
    4. Time management
    5. Well-being, stress and mental health

    PART 2: DEVELOPING CORE UNIVERSITY STUDY SKILLS
    Learning for university
    6. Studying for yourself
    7. Understanding learning and thinking
    8. Digital and blended learning

    Learning from listening
    9. Active listening for lectures
    10. Modern and traditional lectures

    Learning from source material
    11. Successful academic reading
    12. The library as a resource

    Learning to develop your understanding
    13. Analysing and evaluating information
    14. Notes for study purposes
    15. Thinking critically
    16. Reflective skills

    Learning with others
    17. Cooperative learning
    18. Tutorials
    19. Participating in a team
    20. Laboratory sessions and field visits

    Learning from data
    21. Interpreting and presenting data

    PART 3: DEVELOPING ACADEMIC WRITING
    Preparing for writing
    22. Tackling writing assignments
    23. Academic writing format
    24. Planning writing assignments

    Adopting an academic style
    25. Academic writing style
    26. Shaping your text
    27. Citing and referencing
    28. Plagiarism

    Presenting written work
    29. Reviewing, editing and proofreading
    30. Presentation of assignments

    PART 4: PERFORMING WELL IN COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
    Understanding assessment methods
    31. Assessment at university
    32. Multiple-choices and short-answer questions
    33. Numerical questions
    34. Essay-style assessments
    35. Tutorial assessment
    36. Assessments of practical laboratory work

    Tackling research-based assessments
    37. Choosing a dissertation or research topic
    38. Tackling a dissertation or project
    39. Ethics in researching and reporting

    Presenting research results
    40. Report writing
    41. Literature reviews
    42. Poster presentations
    43. Spoken presentation
    44. Learning from assessment feedback

    PART 5: SUCCEEDING IN EXAMS
    Preparing for exams
    45. Priming yourself for exams
    46. Creating a revision timetable
    47. Revision tips
    48. Memory tips and techniques
    49. Directing your revision
    50. Study partnership

    Tackling exams
    51. Exam-day strategies
    52. Doing your best in exams
    53. Exam stress

    PART 6: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
    Thinking about 'graduateness'
    54. Reviewing your graduate skills and attributes
    55. Planning for a career

    PART 7: QUICK REFERENCE
    Essential writing skills
    56. Refreshing your grammar
    57. Refreshing your punctuation and spelling
    58. Enriching your vocabulary

    Essential numerical skills
    59. Refreshing number work
    60. Refreshing core Maths

    Appendix: Student resources
    References and further reading
    Index
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