Studying and Learning at University: Vital Skills for Success in Your Degree

Studying and Learning at University provides an essential guide for first-time undergraduates, covering the full range of study skills for effective University-level study.

Alan Pritchard focuses on the skills that every student will need to master to achieve success in their academic career. Without being prescriptive, the book recognises that different learning strategies work for different people, and offers guidance to suit the full range of learning styles. Practical, straightforward advice is provided on subjects such as how to: use active reading techniques, use computers and the internet to support academic study, prepare for written assessment, approach learning in an individually tailored way, prepare and deliver successful presentations.

This guide provides an essential source of support for the development of the skills that are needed to be a successful new entrant to university. Students setting out on any undergraduate course will welcome the guidance provided.

About the Author:
Alan Pritchard is an Associate Professor at the Warwick Institute of Education