Synopses & Reviews
Discover the time-saving tips and expert techniques that will keep you on top of your studiesWant to transform yourself from rough diamond into model student? Whether you're embarking on A-levels or heading for university, this easy-to-use guide explains the essential skills you need to achieve academic success. From note-taking tips to advice on structuring essays and dissertations, Study Skills For Dummies is packed with all the stuff they don't teach you in class.
- Prepare for the year ahead confidently – become an effective planner and critical thinker, and develop your ICT skills
Maximise on class-time – develop note-taking and learning habits that help you get the most out of seminars and lectures
The fundamentals of research – use the library and the Web to find the information you need, fast
Write killer essays – turn your ideas, notes and research into well-written assignments
Ace your exams – focus your revision and maximise your mental preparation to nail your exams
Open the book and find:
- What makes your tutor tick
Internet research methods that save you time
The ingredients of a compelling presentation
Advice on tackling an ever-expanding reading list
What statistics do (and don't) tell you
Tips for brainstorming and writing creatively
How to steer clear of plagiarism
Strategies for exam success
The key to balancing work and play
Synopsis
Students need to learn to manage their time, organise their studies, understand, learn, and convey a lot of information – and they need to learn to do it quickly. Whether you’re fresh out of school, or a mature student returning to education, you now don’t need to feel alone!
With Study Skills For Dummies, you'll be given the know-how and confidence to achieve consistent results every time – and a lack of preparation will become a thing of the past.
Discover how to excel at:
- Note-taking, speed-reading and essay-writing
- Improving your memory, critical thinking and analysis
- Using the internet to supplement study
- Exam skills and developing the best learning strategy to fit your specific needs and abilities
About the Author
Doreen du Boulay is a learning advisor and former student tutor in Study Skills Support at Sussex University. She has also worked as a teacher, essay examiner and MA dissertation marker.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Study Skills Basics.
Chapter 1: Planning for Success.
Chapter 2: Tutors and Student Support.
Chapter 3: Becoming a Critical Thinker.
Chapter 4: Embracing ICT Skills.
Part II: Becoming an Active Learner.
Chapter 5: Learning Actively in Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials.
Chapter 6: Grappling with Group Work: Workshops, Seminars and Presentations.
Chapter 7: Taking Notes During Lectures.
Chapter 8: Making Use of Feedback.
Part III: Gathering Your Evidence.
Chapter 9: Research Methods and Tools.
Chapter 10: Finding Answers: Reading and Research.
Chapter 11: Taking Notes for Your Purposes: Not the Book's.
Chapter 12: Using the Internet as a Research Tool.
Chapter 13: Tackling the Building Blocks: Numbers and Figures.
Part IV: Getting It Down on Paper.
Chapter 14: Pulling Your Ideas Together in Writing.
Chapter 15: Grasping Writing Process Basics.
Chapter 16: Looking at Form, Function and Style.
Part V: Final Reckoning: Surviving (And Enjoying) Exams.
Chapter 17: Mastering Memory Strategies.
Chapter 18: Preparing for Your Exams.
Chapter 19: Coping with the Countdown to Your Exams.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Time-saving Techniques.
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Have Fun While Studying.
Chapter 22: Ten Essay Writing Tips.
Index.