Developing Essential Study Skills

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

There is an increasing trend in Universities and Colleges towards independent learning, so moving towards independence in studying as quickly as possible is a major key to success. This practical book and the accompanying online course are aimed at helping you improve your skills, develop a personal development portfolio and become a more independent learner, empowering you to study more effectively and efficiently.

Straightforward language and a pragmatic approach.
An ideal package for pre-university students, those just starting university and for those studying in the UKfor the first time.
A ‘how to do it’ book and a ‘practice as you go’ online course based on years of knowledge, experience and practice which will enable you to achieve success in your studies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-07-27
Mått:190 x 245 x 14 mm
Vikt:680 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:424
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9780273688044

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PART ONE - DEVELOPING STUDY SKILLSIntroductionLearning opportunityChapter 1 - Learning to learnHow do we learn?Lifelong learningUniversity or college learningIndependent learningLearning styles Factors that influence learningBuilding on learning strengths and overcoming blockages to learning Chapter 2 - Keeping a PortfolioWhat is a portfolio? Skills audit Reflection in your portfolio Chapter 3 - EmployabilityConduct a self analysisExplore the career optionsDeveloping a curriculum vitae (CV)Preparing for an interviewChapter 4 - Reading for studyWhy are you reading?What happens when you read?Ways of readingWhich technique?Selecting reading materialOther useful techniquesHow to read fasterCritically evaluative readingChapter 5 - CommunicationThe process of interpersonal communicationNon-verbal communicationWritten communicationWords that are often confusedSpellingActive or passive voice?Transitional words and phrasesStyleGlossaryChapter 6 - Making notesWhy make notes?Ways of making notesMaking notes from textMaking notes in lecturesMaking notes from a group discussionAbbreviations and symbolsKeeping notesChapter 7 - Working with numbersNumerical dataMaking data easier to handleDescribing the data with picturesDescribing the data – numerical summariesSpreadsheet softwareAnswers to exercisesChapter 8 - Information technology skillsSome terms definedOrganising your workWindowsWord processing software - WordSpreadsheet software – ExcelPresentation software - PowerpointAnswers to exercisesChapter 9 - Researching and obtaining informationA systematic approach to information gatheringSecondary sourcesPrinted resourcesOther mediaOther sources of secondary informationThe InternetEvaluation of informationWhen to stop collecting secondary informationPrimary Data CollectionAnalysis of dataAnswers to exercises Chapter 10 - Group and Team Working SkillsWhy should students know about group dynamics? Small group dynamics Development of norms Roles Cohesiveness Developmental stages of groups How to know more about groups Differences between groups and teams Working in groups and teams at university or college Chapter 11 - Time ManagementHow to manage your time effectively Essentials of time management Time wasters Personal benefits from effective time management Chapter 12 - Managing stressWhat is stress?Some consequences of stressCauses of stressLife eventsManaging stressCoping mechanismsSpecific stress associated with being a studentManage your timePART TWO - DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT SKILLSLearning opportunityExpectations Assessment criteriaPresentation of assessmentsDeadlinesGroup assessmentsFeedback Chapter 13 - Case studiesThe use of case studies Framework for case study analysis Presentation of answers Chapter 14 - PresentationsPurposes of presentationsPreparationStructureApproachThe presentation Visual aidsQuestionsAssessed presentationsCreating a presentation using PowerpointChapter 15 - Essay writingAnalyse the essay titleFinding your materialMaking an essay plan or outlineProducing a rough draft