The Complete Study Skills Guide: A Practical Guide for All Students Who Want to Know How to Learn

Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the marks on their course. This book is aimed at all students who wish to improve their study skills at almost every level, including college and university students, adult learners, and students on correspondence and distance learning courses. It provides a user-friendly, practical guide to study skills, including information on: - preparing for, taking and passing examinations - how to read for study efficiently and effectively - how to hypothesise, theorise, critique and analyse - improving your mathematical and scientific skills - completing projects and assignments - how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials, classes and seminars - time management, organising yourself and building motivation - ways you can improve your marks Quotations, case studies, exercises and useful tips are also included, along with information about study skills websites, software and online tools.
AUTHOR BIOG:
For over twenty-five years, Dr Catherine Dawson has been a researcher specialising in educational research, and a tutor working with college and university students. She has written extensively for both academic journals and popular magazines and is passionate about providing information to help students succeed on their courses.

CONTENTS:
CONTENTS 1. Developing your learning skills
2. Learning to be organised
3. Enhancing your reading skills
4. Improving your English language skills
5. Enhancing your writing skills
6. Taking effective notes
7. Improving your listening skills
8. Developing your thinking skills
9. Studying independently
10. Improving your scientific skills
11. Improving your mathematical skills
12. Using information technology
13. Using e-learning technologies
14. Getting the most out of lectures, seminars, tutorials and classes
15. Working in groups
16. Undertaking projects
17. Conducting social research
18. Writing a long report or dissertation
19. Passing examinations
20. Passing tests
21. Improving your presentation skills
22. Increasing your chances of success
Appendices
Study skills tips
Study skills support
Study skills software
Study skills websites
Study skills books.