The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills)

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This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market. The extra sections just add to its 'must have' status." - Margo Learmouth, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, UK urn:lcp:studyskillshandb0000cott_s8w6:epub:412b80ec-0bc9-4b85-af1e-d95c65976003 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier studyskillshandb0000cott_s8w6 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t55f7sm7t Invoice 1652 Isbn 0230573053 Lccn 2008015058 Ocr tesseract 4.1.1 Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_module_version 0.0.5 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA18189 Openlibrary_edition Comprehensive coverage of all the core study skills, including critical thinking, research, academic writing, revision strategies, team work and many more

Among similar books I think that Cottrell's book stands out in its innovative presentation, common sense approach and practicality...The job of Universities is changing as we can no longer assume that students know how to learn – and so we must guide them. This book is an excellent support for that mission." - Dr Keith Pond, The Business School, Loughborough University, UK The important thing, however, is not to discover which ‘type’ you are but recognise elements to how you yourself learn best. (If you regard yourself as a ‘type’ you may over-identify yourself with that type. You may then get The fourth edition of The Study Skills Handbook offers friendly, accessible and adaptable advice on a variety of learning styles, intellectual instincts and self-development trajectories, effectively encouraging students to take an active interest in identifying, acquiring and honing those study skills optimal for sustaining their individual appreciation of a rigorous liberal arts and sciences programme.' - Dr Cissie Fu, Director of Studies, Leiden University College The Hague, Netherlands 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.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. The book offers a "one-stop shop" for the wide and varying area of study skills. It successfully and clearly pulls together a broad range of skills from personal to academic. Although aimed specifically at students in HE, readers from most levels of study would find sections of this text helpful in understanding and broadening their skills... The ability to encompass the diverse needs and capabilities of students across sectors and disciplines is a real achievement... As a study skills 'starter for 10' readers would be hard pushed to find a better beginning.' - Emma Nelson, Student Experience Manager (Sociology & Social Policy), University of Leeds, UK

PART II: Academic skills: 6. Core Research Skills: Reading, Note-Making and Managing Information -- Superbly organised and beautifully laid out, with really helpful worked examples and lots of practical tips, this guide is sensitive to the variety of students' learning styles and the different tasks demanded of them. It's essential reading for students, but it's also an invaluable resource for instructors looking for strategies to enrich their teaching.' - Dr Ian W. Archer, Fellow and Tutor in History, Keble College, University of Oxford, UKSolid state physics Quantum theory Chemical bonds SCIENCE Physics Condensed Matter Física do estado sólido Mecânica quântica It was a challenge to update a classic, but Cottrell's guide just gets better and better.' - Tracy Johnson, Skills Development Officer, Careers Service, University of Bristol, UK

Illustrations and a strong visual design acting as memory joggers, reinforcing learning and making the book more accessible, fun and engaging New chapters on managing stress and student wellbeing at university, learning in diverse and international contexts and writing essays Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills." - Dr Murray Simpson, School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee, UK Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional." - Zac (student)Brilliant book - essential for any undergraduate." - Jenny Fisher, Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK