Study Skills for Science, Engineering and Technology Students - Softcover

Maier, Pat; Barney, Anna; Price, Geraldine

 
9780273720737: Study Skills for Science, Engineering and Technology Students
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0273720732 ISBN 13: 9780273720737
Publisher: Longman, 2009

Synopsis

An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that will ensure that  Science, Engineering or Technology students get the most out of their course.

 

Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students has been developed specifically to provide tried & tested guidance on the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university and beyond. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use style it demonstrates the immediate benefits to be gained by developing and improving these skills during each stage of their course.

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Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students

 

Pat Maier, Anna Barney and Geraldine Price

 

An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that will ensure that you get the most out of your Science, Engineering or Technology course.

 

Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students has been developed specifically to provide tried and tested advice and guidance on the most important academic and study skills that you will require throughout your time at university and beyond. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use style, it demonstrates the immediate benefits to be gained by developing and improving these skills during each stage of your course and covers:

  • Effectively managing your time 
  • Getting the most out of lectures and tutorials
  • Improving your revision skills and exam performance
  • Developing structured problem-solving skills and techniques
  • Mastering critical thinking, argument and analysis
  • Developing successful reading and note-taking strategies
  • Essay and research report planning and technical writing techniques
  • Working in groups and effective presentation of assignments and projects
  • Solving mathematical problems
  • Working in the laboratory

All of these skills, which are as essential in the workplace as they are on an academic course, are covered in detail, giving you invaluable practical advice and guidance on how to increase your performance, grades and abilities. Real-life examples, self-assessment exercises and activities will help you to assess your current skills levels, develop them further and learn how to apply them in work and study.

Visit www.smartstudyskills.com

to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities to support your studies.

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Publisher
Longman
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0273720732
ISBN 13 
9780273720737
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
440