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Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university

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Main Author:	Burns, Tom (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London SAGE 2008
Edition:	2. ed.
Series:	Sage study skills
Subjects:	Study skills > Handbooks, manuals, etc College student orientation > Handbooks, manuals, etc Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Studium Lerntechnik
Online Access:	Publisher description Table of contents only Inhaltsverzeichnis
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	VIII, 321 S. Ill.
ISBN:	9781412945844 9781412945851

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adam_text	Contents About the Authors χ Acknowledgements xi Guided tour xii List of Tables xiv List of Figures xv I Background 1 Introduction 3 Welcome 4 How to use this book 6 1 Going to University 10 Coming to university feels like ... 11 Hopes and fears statements and responses 13 The six steps to success 15 The six-step propositions 15 2 How universities work 21 Introduction 22 Studying at university 22 Networking at university 23 Teaching and learning at university 26 Independent learning 28 People to see and things to do — useful people and places at university 31 Moving on — careers, CVs and all that 34 3 How to understand your course 38 The big picture: the importance of the overview 39 Exploring course/module handbooks 40 Putting overview theory into practice with ESS2 42 CONTENTS II Learning Effectively 47 4 How to learn effectively 49 What is learning? 50 Devine learning 52 Learning style 54 Learning styles for students 56 The learning contract 59 5 How to organise yourself for independent study 63 Organisation and time management 64 When to study 65 Where to study 68 How to study 71 6 How to use computers and e-learning to support your learning 80 Introduction 83 ICT and PDP 83 Е -Learning andVirtual Learning Environments (VLEs) 90 Using electronic library resources 94 7 How to succeed in group work 98 Introduction 99 What is group work? 99 Why groups? 100 Resolving conflict - and developing your CV 101 How to do group work 102 8 How to be creative in your learning 110 Introduction 111 Why be creative? Ill How can I be creative? 112 9 How to deal with your emotions 120 Fear, positive thinking and the student 121 Psychological dimensions of fear 128 Being positive at university 133 10 How to be a reflective learner 139 introduction 140 Reflective learning - beyond the revision cycle 140 Review and effective writing 142 Review and effective self-assessment 144 CONTENTS vii 11 How to research and read academically 151 Reading for your degree 152 Why do we read at university? 156 Reading resources and tips 159 Analytical and critical reading 160 Notes, sources and plagiarism 163 12 How to make the best notes 169 From notes to creative notes 170 Creative notes — pattern notes 173 Notemaking as learning 176 III Communicating Effectively 181 13 How to become a confident writer 183 Introduction 184 Communication 184 Assessment: what and why 187 How to write better assignments — ten steps to successful assessment 188 Overcoming writing blocks 202 Free writing 206 14 How to write great essays 209 The academic forms 210 How to plan, prepare and draft great essays 213 Essay checklist 222 15 How to write a great reflective essay and a brilliant research project 223 Introduction 224 What is a reflective essay? 224 How to prepare and write a great reflective essay 225 The brilliant research project 230 Reflective essay checklist 235 16 How to produce excellent reports 236 Introduction 237 What is a report? 238 Why write reports? 241 How to plan and prepare a report 244 Report checklist 247 viii CONTENTS 17 How to deliver excellent presentations 248 Oral communications: the presentation 249 What is a presentation? 249 Why do we set presentations? 253 How to succeed in presentations - the 4 Ps 254 Presentation day — tips and tricks 257 Presentation strategies 260 18 How to run and participate in seminars 263 Introduction 264 What is a seminar? 264 Why engage in seminars? 265 How to plan, prepare and benefit from seminars 265 The advantages and disadvantages of seminars 268 IV Effective Revision, Exams and PDP 271 19 How to build your memory and revise effectively 273 Memory and learning style 274 The revision cycle 274 20 How to understand and pass exams 281 Introduction 282 Small steps: preparing for exams 282 SQP4: putting it all together - a practical guide to exam success 286 Successful exam preparation - tips and tricks 289 And finally. .. examination day! 292 Get ready for your exams checklist 296 21 How to make the most of Personal Development Planning (PDP) 298 Introduction 299 What is Personal Development Planning? 300 Why do we think PDP is important? 302 Transferable skills 304 Index 315
adam_txt	Contents About the Authors χ Acknowledgements xi Guided tour xii List of Tables xiv List of Figures xv I Background 1 Introduction 3 Welcome 4 How to use this book 6 1 Going to University 10 Coming to university feels like . 11 Hopes and fears statements and responses 13 The six steps to success 15 The six-step propositions 15 2 How universities work 21 Introduction 22 Studying at university 22 Networking at university 23 Teaching and learning at university 26 Independent learning 28 People to see and things to do — useful people and places at university 31 Moving on — careers, CVs and all that 34 3 How to understand your course 38 The big picture: the importance of the overview 39 Exploring course/module handbooks 40 Putting overview theory into practice with ESS2 42 CONTENTS II Learning Effectively 47 4 How to learn effectively 49 What is learning? 50 Devine learning 52 Learning style 54 Learning styles for students 56 The 'learning contract' 59 5 How to organise yourself for independent study 63 Organisation and time management 64 When to study 65 Where to study 68 How to study 71 6 How to use computers and e-learning to support your learning 80 Introduction 83 ICT and PDP 83 Е -Learning andVirtual Learning Environments (VLEs) 90 Using electronic library resources 94 7 How to succeed in group work 98 Introduction 99 What is group work? 99 Why groups? 100 Resolving conflict - and developing your CV 101 How to 'do' group work 102 8 How to be creative in your learning 110 Introduction 111 Why be creative? Ill How can I be creative? 112 9 How to deal with your emotions 120 Fear, positive thinking and the student 121 Psychological dimensions of fear 128 Being positive at university 133 10 How to be a reflective learner 139 introduction 140 Reflective learning - beyond the revision cycle 140 Review and effective writing 142 Review and effective self-assessment 144 CONTENTS vii 11 How to research and read academically 151 Reading for your degree 152 Why do we read at university? 156 Reading resources and tips 159 Analytical and critical reading 160 Notes, sources and plagiarism 163 12 How to make the best notes 169 From notes to creative notes 170 Creative notes — pattern notes 173 Notemaking as learning 176 III Communicating Effectively 181 13 How to become a confident writer 183 Introduction 184 Communication 184 Assessment: what and why 187 How to write better assignments — ten steps to successful assessment 188 Overcoming writing blocks 202 Free writing 206 14 How to write great essays 209 The academic forms 210 How to plan, prepare and draft great essays 213 Essay checklist 222 15 How to write a great reflective essay and a brilliant research project 223 Introduction 224 What is a reflective essay? 224 How to prepare and write a great reflective essay 225 The brilliant research project 230 Reflective essay checklist 235 16 How to produce excellent reports 236 Introduction 237 What is a report? 238 Why write reports? 241 How to plan and prepare a report 244 Report checklist 247 viii CONTENTS 17 How to deliver excellent presentations 248 Oral communications: the presentation 249 What is a presentation? 249 Why do we set presentations? 253 How to succeed in presentations - the 4 Ps 254 Presentation day — tips and tricks 257 Presentation strategies 260 18 How to run and participate in seminars 263 Introduction 264 What is a seminar? 264 Why engage in seminars? 265 How to plan, prepare and benefit from seminars 265 The advantages and disadvantages of seminars 268 IV Effective Revision, Exams and PDP 271 19 How to build your memory and revise effectively 273 Memory and learning style 274 The revision cycle 274 20 How to understand and pass exams 281 Introduction 282 Small steps: preparing for exams 282 SQP4: putting it all together - a practical guide to exam success 286 Successful exam preparation - tips and tricks 289 And finally. . examination day! 292 Get ready for your exams checklist 296 21 How to make the most of Personal Development Planning (PDP) 298 Introduction 299 What is Personal Development Planning? 300 Why do we think PDP is important? 302 Transferable skills 304 Index 315
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