The Complete Study Skills Guide: A Practical Guide for All Students Who Want to Know How to Learn

Dawson, Dr Catherine

ISBN 10: 1845284453 / ISBN 13: 9781845284459

Published by How To Books, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Study Skills Guide: A Practical Guide for All Students Who Want to Know How to Learn
• Publisher: How To Books
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845284453
• ISBN 13: 9781845284459
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 363 grams

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Synopsis

Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the marks on their course. This book is aimed at all students who wish to improve their study skills at almost every level, including college and university students, adult learners, and students on correspondence and distance learning courses. It provides a user-friendly, practical guide to study skills, including information on: - preparing for, taking and passing examinations - how to read for study efficiently and effectively - how to hypothesise, theorise, critique and analyse - improving your mathematical and scientific skills - completing projects and assignments - how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, classes and seminars - time management, organising yourself and building motivation - ways you can improve your marks Quotations, case studies, exercises and useful tips are also included, along with information about study skills websites, software and online tools.

About the Author

For over twenty-five years, Dr Catherine Dawson has been a researcher specialising in educational research, and a tutor working with college and university students. She has written extensively for both academic journals and popular magazines and is passionate about providing information to help students succeed on their courses.