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The Study Skills Handbook (Palgrave Study Skills) (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 3Rev Ed edition (22 Feb 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0230573053
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230573055
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Brilliant book – essential for any undergraduate --Jenny Fisher, Manchester Metropolitan University<br /><br />This book just gets better and better. Probably the most user friendly study skills handbook on the market --Margo Learmouth, Robert Gordon University<br /><br />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

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'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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67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Turn in an exceptional performance, 18 Sep 2005
By Zac (London, England) - See all my reviews
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.

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121 of 123 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars UK's best-selling student text for a reason!, 17 Feb 2006
By Ms. C. R. Kendrick "charlotte_kendrick" (Bedford, UK) - See all my reviews
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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!

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone can be an excellent student, 21 Feb 2004
By S FRANCIS (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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'.
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