Essential Study Skills : The Complete Guide To Success At University

Do you want to do better at university? Packed with study tips and handy activities, Essential Study Skills is a proven guide that shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university - whatever level you′re at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you′ll find out how to:

Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Stay cool and cope with stress Pass exams with flying colours Plan your career after graduation.

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Even more tips and advice on learning methods, online learning and developing job skills - ensuring success throughout your course Additional case studies and student tips to help you apply the skills you need A companion website packed with toolkits and resources, to help you study smarter.

The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Author Notes

Tom Burns is a Senior lecturer in learning Development at London Metropolitan University.
Sandra Sinfield is a coordinator for learning Development at London Metropolitan University.

List of Checklists and Figures	p. vii
About the Authors	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Companion Website	p. xiii
I The Starter Kit	p. 1
1 Introduction	p. 3
2 How to Learn, How to Study	p. 17
3 Make University Positive	p. 35
II The Survival Kit	p. 49
4 How to Survive Academic Reading	p. 51
5 How to Make the Best Notes	p. 65
6 How to Be Creative and Visual in Your Learning	p. 79
7 How to Be Analytical and Critical	p. 93
8 How to Be Reflective	p. 105
9 How to Get on in Groups	p. 115
10 How to Harness a Digital You	p. 127
III The Big Assessment Toolkit: Cracking Assessment	p. 145
11.2 How to Make Sense of Your Course	p. 147
11.2 Probably the Most Important Thing on Writing You'll Ever Read	p. 153
11.3 The Ten Step Approach to Better Assignments	p. 167
11.4 How to Reference and Avoid Plagiarism	p. 181
IV The Big Assessment Toolkit: Assessments - How to Excel	p. 189
12.1 How to Write Great Essays	p. 191
12.2 How to Produce Excellent Reports	p. 207
12.3 How to Deliver Excellent Presentations	p. 225
12.4 How to Run Your Own Seminars and Workshops	p. 241
12.5 How to Write a Brilliant Dissertation	p. 251
12.5 How to Revise for and Pass Exams	p. 263
V The Employability Kit	p. 281
13.1 PDP and HEAR: Knowing Who You Are, Becoming Who You Want to Be	p. 283
13.2 How to Move on ... and Get that Job	p. 295
Bibliography and Further Reading	p. 309
Index	p. 317

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