Developing Essential Study Skills

Paperback Engels 2006 9780273688044

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Developing Essential Study Skills 2nd edition

The time spent at university offers great potential for change. Being able to study effectively will allow you to gain more enjoyment and fulfilment from the changes that you will encounter. Aimed at students starting university, this book and accompanying Online Resources will give you the skills that you need to cope with the different expectations of study at a Higher Education level.

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 is aimed at helping you become a more independent learner, which will empower you to study more effectively and efficiently.

It concentrates on the trends towards self-learning and takes an 'active learning' approach within the text. Learning Outcomes at the start of every chapter are the ‘map’ you can look at to decide whether you possess a particular study skill at a sufficient level of proficiency. Activities and Exercises are designed to enable you to practice different aspects of the study skill, to improve your skills and track your progress. Checklists and Suggestions provide the essentials that enable you to know ‘how to do’ something quickly. Stop & Think and Remember boxes encourage reflection on your progress. Chapter summaries will enable you to identify whether you have achieved what the chapter intended. Extra online content, activities and templates will help you to monitor, improve an demonstrate your skills in a Portfolio to take to employers in line with Government requirements.

Straightforward language and a pragmatic approach make this an ideal book for pre-university students, those just starting university and for those studying in the UK for the first time. This is a ‘how to do it’ book based on years of knowledge, experience and practice that will enable you to achieve success in your studies.

Elaine Payne and Lesley Whittaker are both at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University. They have taught an innovative skills programme for many years.

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ISBN13:9780273688044

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Pearson Education

Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij, Algemeen management

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PART ONE - DEVELOPING STUDY SKILLS Introduction Learning opportunity Chapter 1 - Learning to learn How do we learn? Lifelong learning University or college learning Independent learning Learning styles Factors that influence learning Building on learning strengths and overcoming blockages to learning Chapter 2 - Keeping a Portfolio What is a portfolio? Skills audit Reflection in your portfolio Chapter 3 - Employability Conduct a self analysis Explore the career options Developing a curriculum vitae (CV) Preparing for an interview Chapter 4 - Reading for study Why are you reading? What happens when you read? Ways of reading Which technique? Selecting reading material Other useful techniques How to read faster Critically evaluative reading Chapter 5 - Communication The process of interpersonal communication Non-verbal communication Written communication Words that are often confused Spelling Active or passive voice? Transitional words and phrases Style Glossary Chapter 6 - Making notes Why make notes? Ways of making notes Making notes from text Making notes in lectures Making notes from a group discussion Abbreviations and symbols Keeping notes Chapter 7 - Working with numbers Numerical data Making data easier to handle Describing the data with pictures Describing the data – numerical summaries Spreadsheet software Answers to exercises Chapter 8 - Information technology skills Some terms defined Organising your work Windows Word processing software - Word Spreadsheet software  – Excel Presentation software - Powerpoint Answers to exercises Chapter 9 - Researching and obtaining information A systematic approach to information gathering Secondary sources Printed resources Other media Other sources of secondary information The Internet Evaluation of information When to stop collecting secondary information Primary Data Collection Analysis of data Answers to exercises          Chapter 10 - Group and Team Working Skills Why 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 Management How to manage your time effectively Essentials of time management Time wasters Personal benefits from effective time management Chapter 12 - Managing stress What is stress? Some consequences of stress Causes of stress Life events Managing stress Coping mechanisms Specific stress associated with being a student Manage your time PART TWO - DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT SKILLS Learning opportunity Expectations Assessment criteria Presentation of assessments Deadlines Group assessments Feedback Chapter 13 - Case studies The use of case studies Framework for case study analysis Presentation of answers Chapter 14 - Presentations Purposes of presentations Preparation Structure Approach The presentation Visual aids Questions Assessed presentations Creating a presentation using Powerpoint Chapter 15 - Essay writing Analyse the essay title Finding your material Making an essay plan or outline Producing a rough draft