Whether you are entering higher education straight from school, or returning to study later in life, you will need to develop effective study skills to get the most out of a course. Whatever subject you are studying, this book will help to achieve your aims by offering practical advise and useful techniques for successful study. These skills are not always taught as part of courses because of time restriction, but with an increased performance emphasis for lecturers they are vital to the success of the course. In addition to this with more and more people returning to education and undergoing Continuing Professional Development the audience for this book is growing rapidly. The book covers three areas: Accepting Responsibility for your Learning: looking after yourself, avoiding stress and organising your time Student Centred Learning: developing your ability to learn and communicate through thinking, listening, observing, writing and talking Revision and Examination Techniques: approaching examinations with confidence With additional help of choosing the right course and a new section on computer skills, Study! will be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any student.
