- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (10 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0273695320
- ISBN-13: 978-0273695325
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 50,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An essential reference manual for students" - The Student Zone, October 2006
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With Government efforts to increase the number of students in Higher Education by 2010, a wider and wider variety of individuals - in terms of their academic achievement, age, amount of work experience and nationality - are joining university every single year. As universities struggle to find a common level for teaching a growing number of students, it is becoming more and more the student’s role, often for the firstreal time in their life, to take on the responsibility of filling the gaps between their own skills and what’s needed of them to succeed.
The Smarter Student is an essential manual, written by experts and road-tested on students. It will guide every student with confidence throughout their university career, helping them focus their efforts, trouble-shoot problems and thrive in their studies.
The Smarter Student covers the entire university experience from Freshers’ Week to Graduation, taking individual tasks chapter by chapter – ideal for busy students to dip in and out, gleaning the advice and inspiration they need as they encounter every new experience throughout their university career.
Whether they’re a new student, they want to hone their skills, or are simply up against an assessment crunch-point and don’t know where to start, The Smarter Student is every student’s personal coach to achieving the most from their university life.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm in my 2nd year of study at university and I was sceptical of how much benefit I could get from a study skills text. The wide range of topics included in The Smarter Student though means that every aspect of university is covered and there were loads of tips that I wouldn't have thought of before. My tip to other students is to have this book on their desk and use it - this book has been a great help!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really struggled through the first four or five months at university. I really had no concept of how to handle all of the pressure from university, let alone manage to attend all of it. This book was recommended to me by a friend and I haven't looked back since. I started using it straight away and in one module where I thought I would fail, I actually achieved a good grade.
This book is there for people just to dip in when they need a bit of help or guidence or you can read it cover to cover and become the ultimate fighting student (fighting on the academic battlefield of course)! It covers how to survive Fresher's Week - trust me when I say it's absolutely essential - I wish I'd had the book when I went to my Fresher's Week. But it covers a lot of ground in helping to understand your strengths when it comes to studying, where you might fall down and what you excel in. This book helps you make the most of your strengths and helps you to adjust your habits and practices on your weaknesses.
More than that, this book is written in such a way that you don't feel like an author is trying to hold your hand through university. It makes you feel like you've made all of the decisions and that you have supported yourself, perhaps with just a little guidence. It lets you stand on your own two feet.
I think this book is written for people who DON'T like skills guides with drawings and illustrations to photocopy. This book tells it like it is and expects you to do the best for yourself. I would recommend this book to everyone starting university for the first time, I would also recommend it to people who are at university and want to improve.
I've been through so many study guides and so many different formats but this book is the best there is.
This book is there for people just to dip in when they need a bit of help or guidence or you can read it cover to cover and become the ultimate fighting student (fighting on the academic battlefield of course)! It covers how to survive Fresher's Week - trust me when I say it's absolutely essential - I wish I'd had the book when I went to my Fresher's Week. But it covers a lot of ground in helping to understand your strengths when it comes to studying, where you might fall down and what you excel in. This book helps you make the most of your strengths and helps you to adjust your habits and practices on your weaknesses.
More than that, this book is written in such a way that you don't feel like an author is trying to hold your hand through university. It makes you feel like you've made all of the decisions and that you have supported yourself, perhaps with just a little guidence. It lets you stand on your own two feet.
I think this book is written for people who DON'T like skills guides with drawings and illustrations to photocopy. This book tells it like it is and expects you to do the best for yourself. I would recommend this book to everyone starting university for the first time, I would also recommend it to people who are at university and want to improve.
I've been through so many study guides and so many different formats but this book is the best there is.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a geography student in my second year at University and am impressed with the range of content that The Smarter Student provides. The sections on essay writing and revision are particularly useful. Having used the book for recent essays, it has definately been a great help and will be used for future revision and assignments
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This should be retitled Smarter University Skills Companion.
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This book is the best student guide for students who want to do well academically. It will aid the transition from school and A levels to the more independent study style of... Read more
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love this book. it made me feel so much less stressed when preparing to start uni. and it has helpfull info for once I get there.
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Published on 29 April 2008 by A. Murphy
Perfect guide
This book really is a must have for any first year student!!
Easy to read, intellegent and the best help a first year could ever want!
Great work.
Fiona =D
Easy to read, intellegent and the best help a first year could ever want!
Great work.
Fiona =D
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by Alistair M. Ross
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This is a fantastic book, and would be a great benefit to anyone looking towards their first year at university. Read more
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