Study skills for dummies - Doreen du Boulay

Want to transform yourself from rough diamond into model student? Whether youre embarking on A-levels or heading for university, this easy-to-use guide explains the essential skills you need to achieve academic success. From note-taking tips to advice on structuring essays and dissertations, Study Skills For Dummies is packed with all the stuff they dont teach you in class.

• Prepare for the year ahead confidently
  become an effective planner and critical thinker, and develop your ICT skills



• Maximise on class-time
  develop note-taking and learning habits that help you get the most out of seminars and lectures




• The fundamentals of research
  use the library and the Web to find the information you need, fast




• Write killer essays
  turn your ideas, notes and research into well-written assignments




• Ace your exams
  focus your revision and maximise your mental preparation to nail your exams

Open the book and find:

• What makes your tutor tick



• Internet research methods that save you time




• The ingredients of a compelling presentation




• Advice on tackling an ever-expanding reading list




• What statistics do (and dont) tell you




• Tips for brainstorming and writing creatively




• How to steer clear of plagiarism




• Strategies for exam success




• The key to balancing work and play