The eagerly-awaited new edition continues to provide a truly practical guide to achieving success at university.
Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, this is the book that will help you better understand how you learn, gain a clear idea of your strengths and areas for development, organise yourself for study, write and research academically, pass exams, and cope with stress at university.
Now completely revised and restructured, the authors use their 25 years of hands-on experience with students in university to provide genuinely useful advice.
Key features of the new edition: 12 new chapters for coverage of everything you need to know including: computer skills, becoming a confident writer, note-making, how to build your memory and the new Personal Development Plan. Packed with handy tips, real-life examples and useful activities. A brand new companion website with extensive material to support you in your quest for academic success www.sagepub.co.uk/burnsandsinfield With its easy-to-use dip in, dip out structure, helpful features, and lively and engaging writing style, you will find Essential Study Skills an essential companion to the challenges of studying at university.
About the Author:
Tom Burns is a Senior Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University
About the Author:
Sandra Sinfield is Coordinator for Learning and Language Development at London Metropolitan University
The eagerly-awaited new edition continues to provide a truly practical guide to achieving success at university.
Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, this is the book that will help you better understand how you learn, gain a clear idea of your strengths and areas for development, organise yourself for study, write and research academically, pass exams, and cope with stress at university.
Now completely revised and restructured, the authors use their 25 years of hands-on experience with students in university to provide genuinely useful advice.
Key features of the new edition: 12 new chapters for coverage of everything you need to know including: computer skills, becoming a confident writer, note-making, how to build your memory and the new Personal Development Plan. Packed with handy tips, real-life examples and useful activities. A brand new companion website with extensive material to support you in your quest for academic success www.sagepub.co.uk/burnsandsinfield With its easy-to-use dip in, dip out structure, helpful features, and lively and engaging writing style, you will find Essential Study Skills an essential companion to the challenges of studying at university.
About the Author:
Tom Burns is a Senior Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University
About the Author:
Sandra Sinfield is Coordinator for Learning and Language Development at London Metropolitan University
Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University
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ISBN-13: | 9781473919013 |
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Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Publication date: | 04/18/2016 |
Series: | Student Success |
Edition description: | Fourth Edition |
Pages: | 336 |
Product dimensions: | 7.32(w) x 9.13(h) x (d) |