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. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed. 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. New to this Edition: - Additional material on writing skills, including proofreading, editing and writing for different assignments - New chapters on managing stress and student wellbeing at university, learning in diverse and international contexts and writing essays - More emphasis on reflective learning - Extended guidance on how to balance study with work - More use of visuals to summarise key learning points Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-study-skills-handbook-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
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Introduction PART A: Self Efficacy: Managing Your Success as a Student 1. Success as a Student 2. Gaining the Most From Your Course 3. Employability and Planning Towards Your Future 4. Successful Study: Intelligence, Strategy and Personalised Learning 5. The C-R-E-A-M Strategy for Learning 6. Time Management as a Student 7. Managing Stress and Wellbeing PART B: Academic, People and Task Management Skills 8. Working with Others: Collaborative Study 9. Developing Cultural Competence 10. Reading and Note-Making 11. Researching and Managing Information for Study 12. Critical Thinking 13. Writing at University Level 14. Developing Your Academic Writing 15. Writing Essays 16. Managing Assignments: Projects, Reports, Case Studies and Dissertations 17. Devising Your Exam Strategy 18. Memory Appendices Answers to Activities References Index.
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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 twenty years’ experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential.
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Helps students to identify their individual learning style and use it to learn more effectively

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781137610874
Publisert
2019-03-18
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Vekt
1026 gr
Høyde
260 mm
Bredde
193 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
440

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Biographical note

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Macmillan Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.