ABSTRACT

This lively and stimulating book offers an enlightening new approach to effective study. Without minimising the importance of good organisation and hard work, the author stresses throughout that study must and can be fun.

Delivered with characteristic humour and wisdom, Richard Palmer updates and reinvigorates a classic, best-selling book with new sections on computers and the internet, as well as chapters covering important areas such as:

  • memory and review
  • essay planning and writing
  • note-taking
  • time management
  • using resources
  • exam techniques and preparation.

This is an inspiring, essential read for all students studying for A Levels and undergraduate degrees who want to find the key to achieving success both in coursework and exams.

part |1 pages

PART I How to get the best out of your mind

chapter 1|28 pages

Attitudes, assets and achievement

chapter 2|14 pages

Memory

chapter 3|9 pages

Review

chapter 4|17 pages

ICT and the knowledge revolution

chapter 5|12 pages

Other sources and resources

part |1 pages

PART II Skills and techniques

chapter 6|13 pages

Eyes right: Effective reading

chapter 8|25 pages

Crunch time: Essay planning and writing

part |2 pages

PART III Examinations

chapter 9|8 pages

Psychology and attitudes

chapter 10|5 pages

Preparation tips

chapter 11|12 pages

Skills and techniques