The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills)

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This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. This handbook has been written by experts and extensively tested on students to help you focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive at university. How to use planning, regular practice, and a revision timetable to reduce the stress of exams. Tips for coping in the exam itself.

This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university. Every aspect of university life is covered – my tip to other students is to have this book on their desk and use it – (it) has been a great help”, Sarah Scott, StudentCreate a Study Studio—Keep all homework and learning supplies materials in one area of the house to make getting into the homework groove easier. Read More. Clear and comprehensive, The Study Skills Book covers all types of academic writing, independent learning, research, revision and exam sitting. Using tried and tested tools and techniques to help students find an individual learning style that works best for their needs, this book is every student's essential guide to the evolving university. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new approaches to ensure students can succeed in any circumstance. New and updated topics include: Learning to develop your understanding 13. Analysing and evaluating information 14. Notes for study purposes 15. Thinking critically 16. Reflective skills

Use simple sentences and vocabulary, avoid jargon, follow conventional punctuation, and adopt a straightforward tone. Learning with others 17. Cooperative learning 18. Tutorials 19. Participating in a team 20. Laboratory sessions and field visits Dr Roy Johnson is the author of best-selling writing and study guides – Studying Fiction, Making the Grade, Improve your Writing Skills, Writing Essays 3.0, and several others. He was originally an industrial designer, then went on to lecture on literary studies at Manchester University and the Open University. He publishes a monthly newsletter on writing, culture, and technology, and is the director of Mantex Information Design. The Study Skills Book is an indispensable resource for university students at any level or ability who want to build confidence, improve performance, and succeed in their studies and beyond... This book is an essential practical resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies:Choose your style of reading to suit the task. Recognising different types of books. Techniques for more effective reading. Paraphrasing—paraphrasing simply means putting it in your own words. Expressing a concept or idea by using their own words, helps students grasp concepts or ideas better. Read more. Make Handwritten Study Notes—Writing notes by hand when studying activates many different areas of the brain, which helps boost retention and memory. Read more Is there a secret to successful study? The answer is ‘yes’! There are some essential skills and smart strategies that will help you to improve your results at university. Using proven techniques and tips to help you focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies, THE STUDY SKILLS BOOK provides practical answers to questions such as:

How to use footnotes and endnotes, accurate quotations and referencing. The academic conventions for bibliographies. Traditional abbreviations explained. Study Skills are a collection of learning techniques used together to make preparing for a test easier. When used regularly as part of an overall learning strategy, they help students become more organized in all areas of their education. It’s easy to say that study skills are important, but it’s less easy to identify what study skills actually are. Maybe that’s because study skills—the techniques students use when learning in class, doing homework at home, or preparing for a test—are very rarely taught in school, which is why homework and studying can be so stressful for students. Practice Makes Perfect

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All key study skills are covered including essay writing, revision and exams, tutorials, and dissertations Colour Code and Highlight—the brain is better able to remember information that is different than the rest. Highlighting can be helpful to draw attention to information to focus on. Read More Precision and clarity in the use of language, and how to achieve it. Common fallacies of argument, and how to avoid them.