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<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Study Skills Basics.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Planning for Success.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Tutors and Student Support.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Becoming a Critical Thinker.</p> <p>Chapter 4: Embracing ICT Skills.</p> <p><b>Part II: Becoming an Active Learner.</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Learning Actively in Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Grappling with Group Work: Workshops, Seminars and Presentations.</p> <p>Chapter 7: Taking Notes During Lectures.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Making Use of Feedback.</p> <p><b>Part III: Gathering Your Evidence.</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Research Methods and Tools.</p> <p>Chapter 10: Finding Answers: Reading and Research.</p> <p>Chapter 11: Taking Notes for Your Purposes: Not the Book's.</p> <p>Chapter 12: Using the Internet as a Research Tool.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Tackling the Building Blocks: Numbers and Figures.</p> <p><b>Part IV: Getting It Down on Paper.</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Pulling Your Ideas Together in Writing.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Grasping Writing Process Basics.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Looking at Form, Function and Style.</p> <p><b>Part V: Final Reckoning: Surviving (And Enjoying) Exams.</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Mastering Memory Strategies.</p> <p>Chapter 18: Preparing for Your Exams.</p> <p>Chapter 19: Coping with the Countdown to Your Exams.</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Time-saving Techniques.</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Have Fun While Studying.</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Essay Writing Tips.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>

<b>Doreen du Boulay</b> is a learning advisor and former student tutor in Study Skills Support at Sussex University. She has also worked as a teacher, essay examiner and MA dissertation marker.

<b>Discover the time-saving tips and expert techniques that will keep you on top of your studies</b> <p>Want to transform yourself from rough diamond into model student? Whether you're embarking on A-levels or heading for university, this easy-to-use guide explains the essential skills you need to achieve academic success. From note-taking tips to advice on structuring essays and dissertations, Study Skills For Dummies is packed with all the stuff they don't teach you in class.</p> <ul> <li>Prepare for the year ahead confidently – become an effective planner and critical thinker, and develop your ICT skills</li> <li> <p>Maximise on class-time – develop note-taking and learning habits that help you get the most out of seminars and lectures</p> </li> <li> <p>The fundamentals of research – use the library and the Web to find the information you need, fast</p> </li> <li> <p>Write killer essays – turn your ideas, notes and research into well-written assignments</p> </li> <li> <p>Ace your exams – focus your revision and maximise your mental preparation to nail your exams</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>What makes your tutor tick</li> <li> <p>Internet research methods that save you time</p> </li> <li> <p>The ingredients of a compelling presentation</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice on tackling an ever-expanding reading list</p> </li> <li> <p>What statistics do (and don't) tell you</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for brainstorming and writing creatively</p> </li> <li> <p>How to steer clear of plagiarism</p> </li> <li> <p>Strategies for exam success</p> </li> <li> <p>The key to balancing work and play</p> </li> </ul>

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