ABSTRACT

A new edition of a highly successful study skills books. The style and approach is particularly suited to current student needs as the author stresses the importance of adopting a positive response to study. The lively and enthusiastic tone, and the practical advice on everything from planning revision to designing CVs gives this book enormous appeal to all, from A-level to mature students.

part |1 pages

PART ONE APPROACHES AND ATTITUDES—HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR MIND

chapter 1|9 pages

TESTING…TESTING

chapter 2|6 pages

IGNITION

chapter 3|15 pages

LIFT-OFF

chapter 4|18 pages

MEMORY

chapter 5|10 pages

REVIEW

part |1 pages

PART TWO SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

chapter 6|18 pages

EYES RIGHT: EFFECTIVE READING

chapter 8|28 pages

CRUNCH-TIME: ESSAY PLANNING AND WRITING

chapter 9|9 pages

TEACHERS AND HOW TO USE THEM

chapter 10|10 pages

SOURCES AND RESOURCES

chapter 11|7 pages

COMPUTERS AND STUDY by Bob Eadie

part |2 pages

PART THREE EXAMINATIONS

chapter 13|13 pages

EXAMINATIONS: PSYCHOLOGY AND ATTITUDES

chapter 14|7 pages

EXAMINATIONS: PREPARATION HINTS

chapter 15|17 pages

EXAMINATIONS: SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

part |3 pages

PART FOUR STUDY SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT