Enhancing Study Skills for University Studies
Farhat A. Hussain
Portrait: 297 x 210 mm
80 pp with pull-out colour chart (A3 size) concerning examination preparation
Includes a substantial number of illustration pages in polychrome (see below)
Hardback: 978-1-0686653-7-0
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Success at university, in addition to work in a career, requires careful and effective planning, continuous effort and application of key study skills. Studying at university represents a considerable challenge and requires the development and application of various and particular intellectual skills undertaken academically. Irrespective of subject area and place of study, effective implementation of study skills is essential for a successful outcome and builds vital skills and experience and develops expertise which will contribute to one’s future life and work. This book provides college [both Advanced level in the UK system and Higher Education in other countries where this level of education is denoted as college] and university students with the means to attain useful insight into key areas of a wide range of study skills, which will prove of value and usefulness throughout their study programmes. Focused on the study of arts and social science subjects, the majority of areas addressed in this book apply to most subjects. This book is also useful for those working in their professions and careers, including professional development.
This comprehensive yet concise work comprises both text and conceptual illustrations, has been written by an educationalist and academic from the UK who holds more than 10 post-graduate qualifications and (by 2012) was awarded his tenth Master’s degree (all by study), in various subjects, including archaeology (various), history (various), sociology, politics, professional development and educational studies (various). Also accepted unconditionally by Oxford University three times (offers not taken up), this large-scale university education has been undertaken at many well-recognised British universities, including London, Exeter, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Manchester, Durham, Warwick and York. This book benefits from very practical guidance based on the many years of study and research of the writer. Wider areas included in this work include fitness, healthy diet and care for the environment.
Contents
The value and mode of study at degree level
Key differences between pre-university college/high school and university studies
Selecting course options
Introduction to study skills
Organisational skills
Time management, prioritisation and study strategy
Motivation: Remaining motivated from registration to graduation and a job interview
Successful research: Gathering and retention of knowledge
Absorbing and attaining the most from lectures
Effective note making
Enhancing communication: Written and oral
Writing a science paper
Referencing
Bibliography
Oral skills
Effective analysis
Illustrations
Key study skills
Prioritise work and time
Effective analysis
Effective writing
Lectures
Seminars
Writing an essay
Effective oral presentation
PowerPoint presentation
Remain motivated
Difficulty in studies: some suggestions
Concentration
Remain focused
Peer support
Books
Marking criteria
Feedback from tutors
Intellectual development
Organisational skills
Self-reflection
Numeracy
Respect for others
Note making via diagrams
Spider diagram
Tree diagram
Concept mapping
The university library
Literature review
Book/Journal article review
Enhancing writing: Elaboration
Enhancing writing: Varied grammar
Examination preparation
Dissertation/Report
Health
Extra-curricular activities
The environment
The Author of this work
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Effective analysis (continued)
Problem solving
Reading skills
Use of the library and the internet
Role of tutors
Peer support
Enhancing participation and performance and deriving benefit in seminars
Presentation skills
Intellectual development
Examination preparation
Preparing for a career whilst at university
Successful study at home
Reflection
Dissertation
Languages
A lifestyle conducive to successful study
Opportunities afforded by postgraduate study in relation to learning and career
Resources and finance
Respect for others
Computing literacy
International prospects
The environment
Miscellaneous
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