Brilliant book – essential for any undergraduate --Jenny Fisher, Manchester Metropolitan University
This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market --Margo Learmouth, Robert Gordon University
Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills --Dr Murray Simpson, University of Dundee
This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market --Margo Learmouth, Robert Gordon University
Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills --Dr Murray Simpson, University of Dundee
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'...a practical no-nonsense guide that gets you to the core of the learning process.' - Business Executive
Praise for the third edition:
'This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market. The extra sections just add to its 'must have' status.' - Margo Learmouth, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, UK
'Thoroughly deserving of its reputation as the key text in essential study skills.' - Dr Murray Simpson, School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee, UK
'Brilliant book - essential for any undergraduate.' - Jenny Fisher, Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
'Among similar books I think that Cottrell's book stands out in its innovative presentation, common sense approach and practicality...The job of Universities is changing as we can no longer assume that students know how to learn – and so we must guide them. This book is an excellent support for that mission.' - Dr Keith Pond, The Business School, Loughborough University, UK
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 UK's best-selling student text for a reason! |
| Review Date: February 17, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ms. C. R. Kendrick, Bedford, UK |
| I am a tutor of adults and bought this book for my student bookshelf. It is an incredibly well-designed, easy-to-use manual full of tips, checklists, tables, questionnaires, diagrams and pictures. This makes it immediately appealing to work through and carry out all the self-questions and activities. In terms of content the book covers the following topics: finding out your existing study skills and habits (good and bad), evaluating your individual learning style, memory techniques, time-saving tips, active learning strategies, using a computer/internet for study and research, finding information/resources, faster ways of reading, how to make notes and mind-maps, advice on writing essays, reports, dissertations, ending with revision and how to cope with stress and the dreaded exam! Whether you are at GCSE level, A Level, at University or in adult education classes this book is bound to help you develop effective study skills and guarantee you success at your studies. The book will really get you to reflect on how best to develop your own individual learning strategy. It respects the fact that students learn best by knowing about, and putting into practice, a number of different active and practical ways to get information to 'sink in'! Highly recommended! |
Anyone can be an excellent student
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| Review Date: February 21, 2004 |
| Reviewer: SL FRANCIS, |
I have begun studying an MA after 10 years out of study. I was out of practice to say the least.This book is absolutely excellent!In a few desparate hours after receiving this book, I have become more confident in my abilities. It has sparked my enthusiasm and self-belief, showed me my strengths and given me strategies to work on my weaknesses.
It's a must for any student in need of some va va voom!It's user friendly, easy to follow and perfect to use while studying.It's the missing link in the quest to understand 'what to do'. |
Turn in an exceptional performance
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| Review Date: September 17, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Zac, London, England |
| Simply put, without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional. Aimed at people in higher education, this book covers a whole cartload of subjects: study methods, organising your desk, and how to structure an essay to name but a few. The layout is superb with illustrations and boxed text, and Ms Cottrell writes with a style that's easy to read. Given the nature of this book, not everything is covered in minute detail, but the essential things the reader needs to know have definitely made it in. I highly recommended this book to anyone currently in higher education, and although it's not aimed at them, even A-Level (and possibly GCSE) students will find something useful in it, such is its versatility. |
great study book
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| Review Date: May 24, 2005 |
| Reviewer: S. L. Arnold, uk |
I am a mature student returning to education. A tutor suggested that I borrow this book from the library to help me with my low grades.
I am eternally grateful to her because this book has helped and guided me on everything,
From 'how to write for university' through to what to expect at university and advice on how to study.
Everything is clearly laid out and explained.
This book should be given to all students wishing for a little extra help. |
Study Skills
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| Review Date: July 28, 2005 |
| Reviewer: helen purdy, wakefield, west yorkshire United Kingdom |
| I am a mature student and newly diagnosed dyslexic. I have always struggled with study and retention of information. This book is a good and useful guide, it has ideas, diagrams, charts and is not too wordy for those of us who struggle with toiling through reams of accademic reading. I reccomend this book for anyone who is looking for help with any aspect of study and revision as it will lead to more accademic works, or just reinforce what you already know and need clarifying. |
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