Smarter Student: Study Skills & Strategies for Success at University - Softcover

McMillan, Dr Kathleen; Weyers, Dr Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 027371449X ISBN 13: 9780273714491

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2007

Synopsis

This essential reference book has been written by experts and tested on students and will help any Higher Education student to focus their efforts, trouble-shoot any problems and thrive in their University studies. 

 

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Review

Featured in The Independent

"An essential reference manual for students" - The Student Zone, October 2006

From the Back Cover

 

 

The Study Skills Book, Third edition

Kathleen McMillan & Jonathan Weyers

 

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 performance and results at university, whatever course you are following.

 

Using proven techniques and practical tips to help you to focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, The Study Skills Book provides practical answers to questions such as:

 

What is the best way to plan an essay or dissertation?

What do lecturers expect from you in a tutorial?

Where should you focus your efforts for maximum impact?

 

This book is an essential resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies:

 

All key study skills are covered including academic writing, revision & exams, dissertations & projects, basic academic numeracy and independent learning & research

Practical solutions are presented for the most common problems

A common-sense, no-nonsense approach is offered using practical checklists and tips

 

This new edition of The Study Skills Book has been thoroughly revised and updated throughout to include the most up-to-date advice and guidance that has been extensively tested and improved by students to help you to focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive and succeed at university.

 

Visit www.smarterstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities.

 

Amazon reviews

 

“If you want an in-depth guide to preparing for University life then this is the book for you ...”

“Love this book. It made me feel so much less stressed when preparing to start university... “

“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! “

“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! “

“(The Study Skills Book) covers every possible aspect of university life and study skills in an incredibly organised way, so things are easy to find. It also contains more tips than your average study skills book and has helped me immensely. I would definitely recommend it!”

 

£13.99

 

Study Skills

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 027371449X
• ISBN 13: 9780273714491
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496