Stella Cottrell

The Study Skills Handbook (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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 sixth 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 content in this edition helps students make the most of online learning, with a new self-evaluation page and more on working collaboratively online. This edition includes support tailored for students on hybrid, asynchronous or distance learning courses as well as more material on building study stamina and improving concentration.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350421288
• Artikelnr.: 70736020

Autorenporträt

Stella Cottrell was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, UK, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introducing The Study Skills Handbook PART A: Self Efficacy: Managing Your
Success as a Student 1. Success as a student. Take charge of your success
2. Gaining the most from your course. Engage. Enjoy. Excel 3. Employability
and planning towards your future 4. Successful study: Boost your brain;
build study stamina; personalize study strategy 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 and social study 9. Developing cultural
competence: Learning in diverse and international contexts 10. Effective
reading and note-making 11. Researching and managing information for study
12. Critical and analytical thinking 13. Writing at university level 14.
Developing your academic writing 15. Writing essays 16. Managing larger
assignments: Research projects, reports, case studies and dissertations 17.
Devising your revision and exam strategy 18. Memory Appendices Answers to
Activities References Index.