The study skills handbook / Stella Cottrell.

ISBN:

9781137610874

Titre:

Auteur:

Cottrell, Stella, author.

Auteur personnel:

Cottrell, Stella, author.

Édition:

Fifth edition.

Description physique:

vii, 432 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm.

Série:

Macmillan study skills

Note générale:

Previous edition: 2013.

First published in 1999.

"Previous editions published under the imprint PALGRAVE" -- Title page verso.

Contenu:

Introduction -- PART A: Self Efficacy: Managing Your Success as a Student -- 1. Success as a Student -- 2. Gaining the Most From Your Course -- 3. Employability and Planning Towards Your Future -- 4. Successful Study: Intelligence, Strategy and Personalised Learning -- 5. The C-R-E-A-M Strategy for Learning -- 6. Time Management as a Student -- 7. Managing Stress and Wellbeing -- PART B: Academic, People and Task Management Skills -- 8. Working with Others: Collaborative Study -- 9. Developing Cultural Competence -- 10. Reading and Note-Making -- 11. Researching and Managing Information for Study -- 12. Critical Thinking -- 13. Writing at University Level -- 14. Developing Your Academic Writing --15. Writing Essays --16. Managing Assignments: Projects, Reports, Case Studies and Dissertations -- 17. Devising Your Exam Strategy --18. Memory --Appendices -- Answers to Activities --References --Index.

Terme sujet:

Test-taking skills -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Study skills -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Format:

Livres

Date de publication:

2019

WAIT_PUBINFO:

London :

Red Globe Press,

2019.

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Résumé

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.

When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.

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.

New to this Edition:
- Additional material on writing skills, including proofreading, editing and writing for different assignments
- New chapters on managing stress and student wellbeing at university, learning in diverse and international contexts and writing essays
- More emphasis on reflective learning
- Extended guidance on how to balance study with work
- More use of visuals to summarise key learning points

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-study-skills-handbook-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Notes de l'auteur

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook , Critical Thinking Skills , Skills for Success , The Macmillan Student Planner , The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students . Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.
Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook , Critical Thinking Skills , Skills for Success , The Macmillan Student Planner , The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students . Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.