How to Study : The Complete Guide

Complete Test Preparation Team

ISBN 10: 148102034X / ISBN 13: 9781481020343

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Study : The Complete Guide
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 148102034X
• ISBN 13: 9781481020343
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Does the thought of opening your textbook make you want to go wash the dishes instead?

We’ve all been there. You sit down at the kitchen table, coffee in hand, determined to study—but an hour later, you’ve read the same paragraph four times and have no idea what it said. It’s not that you aren't smart enough. It’s just that nobody ever actually taught you how to learn.

Most study guides are written by people who haven't sat in a classroom in thirty years. They use big words and "academic-speak" that just makes you feel more behind. I started my small publishing house here in Victoria to change that. I wanted to help the "forgotten" student—the one juggling a job, a family, and a dream.

Effective Study Skills is our hand-crafted roadmap to help you work smarter, not harder. We’ve stripped away the fluff and focused on the tools that actually move the needle. Whether you are heading into nursing, the trades, or your first year of university, these are the "boots-on-the-ground" tactics you need to pass.

What’s Inside:

• Real-Life Time Management: Practical ways to find study time in a busy day.

• The Science of Memory: Simple tricks like "Clustering" and "Memory Palaces" to make facts stick.

• Pro-Level Note Taking: Five different styles to try, so you can find the one that clicks for you.

• The "Secret" Student Diet: What to eat (and how much caffeine to drink) to keep your brain sharp.

• The Exam Room Blueprint: Exactly what to do when you sit down for the test to keep your nerves at bay.

When you buy one of our books, you aren't just helping yourself. We’re proud to support educational charities that help students around the world get the resources they need.

Pick up your copy today, clear off the kitchen table, and let’s get to work—you’ve got this.

About the Author

Complete Test Preparation Inc. has been publishing high quality study materials since 2005. Thousands of students visit our websites every year, and thousands of students, teachers and parents all over the world have purchased our teaching materials, curriculum, study guides and practice tests. Complete Test Preparation Inc. is committed to providing students with the best study materials and practice tests available on the market. Members of our team combine years of teaching experience, with experienced writers and editors, all with advanced degrees.