Studying and Learning at University: Vital Skills for Success in Your Degree

By Alan Pritchard

Studying and Learning at University provides a concise and accessible introduction to the full range of essential study skills and learning approaches for first-time undergraduates.

Alan Pritchard focuses on the skills that every student will need to master to achieve success in their academic career. Without being prescriptive, the book recognizes that different learning strategies work for different people. Practical, straight-forward advice is provided on subjects such as how to:
Approach learning in an individually tailored way Use active reading techniques Use computers and the internet to support academic study Prepare for written assessment Prepare and deliver successful presentations
This guide provides an essential source of support for the development of the skills that are needed to be a successful new entrant to university. Students setting out on any undergraduate course will welcome the guidance provided here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412929636
• ISBN13: 9781412929639
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.8" x 9.5"