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Do you want to do better at university?



Packed with study tips and handy activities, Essential Study Skills is a proven guide that shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university - whatever level you're at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to:




Sail through those tricky first weeks
Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn
Learn techniques for academic writing and research
Stay cool and cope with stress
Pass exams with flying colours
Plan your career after graduation.


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Even more tips and advice on learning methods, online learning and developing job skills - ensuring success throughout your course
Additional case studies and student tips to help you apply the skills you need
A companion website packed with toolkits and resources, to help you study smarter.


`An outstanding book which enables learners to actively identify, reflect and develop their `skills' to enable them to succeed as life-long learners. The authors present the `how to' alongside the `what' of study skills to enable continuous personal development, in an accessible style.' - Di Turgoose, Senior Lecturer, Member of the Association for Learning and Development in Higher Education






The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how