The Complete Study Skills Guide: A Practical Guide for All Students who Want to Know how to Learn [Book]

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. 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 skills2. Learning to be organised3. Enhancing your reading skills4. Improving your English language skills5. Enhancing your writing skills6. Taking effective notes7. Improving your listening skills8. Developing your thinking skills9. Studying independently10. Improving your scientific skills11. Improving your mathematical skills12. Using information technology13. Using e-learning technologies14. Getting the most out of lectures, seminars, tutorials and classes15. Working in groups16. Undertaking projects17. Conducting social research18. Writing a long report or dissertation19. Passing examinations20. Passing tests21. Improving your presentation skills22. Increasing your chances of successAppendicesStudy skills tips - Study skills support - Study skills software - Study skills websites - Study skills books.