Studying at University
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Studying at University

How to be a Successful Student

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  2. English
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Studying at University

How to be a Successful Student

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About This Book

?For those attending university for the first time, the demands made on them academically and socially can seem daunting. Studying at University equips youwith strategies for making the most out of the experience from the moment you arrive until after you leave. Written with fresh insight, the book addresses key issues such as:

  • adjusting to life at university
  • making presentations
  • working in small groups
  • library and computer resources
  • making the most from lectures and seminars
  • basic numeracy and statistics.

Studying at University also presents you with new ways of learning. Discover ways of developing memory techniques as an aid for not just exams, but so you can reap the best rewards from the subject matter in hand. Ways of coping with exam and test anxieties are addressed, and a final section looks at preparing for job interviews after university life.

Packed with illustrative material and practical exercises, Studying at University enables you to perform at your very best academically.

SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!


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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Year
2003
ISBN
9781847876584
Edition
1
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Research in Education

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Introduction
  5. 1 In the Beginning
  6. 2 Your Presence Makes a Difference
  7. 3 Achievements Require Organisation and Planning
  8. 4 Problems with Perceptions
  9. 5 Initial Steps Preparing and Essay
  10. 6 First Things First - Essential Principles
  11. 7 Stationary in Gridlock
  12. 8 Short Term and Long Term Memory
  13. 9 In the Lead up to the Test
  14. 10 Getting Familiar with the Job Market
  15. 11 The Task that is Set Before You
  16. References
  17. Index