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'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
'...a practical no-nonsense guide that gets you to the core of the learning process.' - Business Executive
'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
'Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional.' - Zac (student)
'This book literally wills you to succeed, it's inspirational.' - Anon (student)
'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
'Concise, clearly laid out and covering a wide range of subjects' – Victor Glynn, Oxford University
'Now in its third edition and part of the highly regarded Palgrave Study Skills series, this easy-to-follow guide to university-style study is the perfect first book for new undergraduates.' - The Daily Telegraph
'Brilliant book - essential for any undergraduate.' - Jenny Fisher, Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
'...a practical no-nonsense guide that gets you to the core of the learning process.' - Business Executive
'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
'Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional.' - Zac (student)
'This book literally wills you to succeed, it's inspirational.' - Anon (student)
'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
'Concise, clearly laid out and covering a wide range of subjects' – Victor Glynn, Oxford University
'Now in its third edition and part of the highly regarded Palgrave Study Skills series, this easy-to-follow guide to university-style study is the perfect first book for new undergraduates.' - The Daily Telegraph
Mr Francis J. Dempsey, Galway - Mayo Institute of Technology
'...one of the best (if not the best) study skills book on the market. Very highly recommended!'
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191 of 194 people found the following review helpful
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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!
102 of 104 people found the following review helpful
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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'.
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'.
85 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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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This very accessible and attractively presented book must be based on a good deal of experience and thought as to how to make a subject which many find dry, or tend to... Read more
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It was not the book I was looking for; and is the first book I have not been satisfied with
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Study Skills Handbook
As a student who has not done any academic work for years this book really helped with useful ideas and short exercises. Well worth getting.
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I bought this book for uni, it is so helpful. Especially if you are doing a Foundation Degree course or A levels my god it really does help. Read more
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This book is very big on "self-evaluation", and contains numerous exercises to help you to identify your skills, and to work out what kind of a learner you are, to work out what... Read more
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Ordered several of these (for colleagues as well) and books arrived more quickly than expected. They were well packed and just as described.
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Study Skills Handbook
The text book is very concise, and is quite easy to read. It has useful information for studying, and I think this book would be useful for people at various stages of education.
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The study skills handbook is clear concise easy to use -I would say would help any student but although stating the obvious only if you open the book! Read more
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Don't be put off by the fact that you cant see inside this book. My confidence in studying was seriously lacking. My A level Psychology teacher recommended this. Read more
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