Reading at University: A Guide for Students - Softcover

Fairbairn, Gavin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 033520385X ISBN 13: 9780335203857

Publisher: Open University Press, 2001

Synopsis

Reading as a student demands new skills and new disciplines.

Students must read. They must read to inform themselves about the subjects they are studying and to allow them to write assignments, reports and dissertations. Though most students can read fairly well, few can make as much or as efficient use as possible of the time they devote to reading for academic purposes.

Many guides to study offer a pot pourri of techniques for improving reading skills. None gives as full a treatment of this essential and underpinning area of academic life as Reading at University.

The authors believe that students must change both the ways in which they read and the ways in which they think about reading. This book offers effective and efficient strategies for fulfilling students' reading and study potential.

About this title

About the Author

Gavin J. Fairbairn is currently Professor of Professional Development in Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Glamorgan, following many years in teacher education as a Senior Lecturer, then Reader in Education. He has published widely on education and applied ethics and his other books include, with Chris Winch, Reading, Writing and Reasoning.

Susan Fairbairn worked for many years as a research psychologist in medical and nursing education, and as a course tutor in social psychology with the Open University. Currently she works with the Ethnic Minority Achievement Service, teaching literacy skills in Manchester schools. Her books with Gavin Fairbairn include Integrating Special Children: some ethical issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033520385X
• ISBN 13: 9780335203857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224