The Study Skills Book

Smarter Study Skills

by Kathleen McMillan, Jonathan Weyers

Using proven techniques and tips to help you focus your efforts and develop successful study skills and strategies. This book is an essential practical resource for all students who want to improve their performance and succeed in their studies. This handbook has been written by experts and extensively tested on students to help you focus your efforts, troubleshoot your problems and thrive at university.

Genres: Reference, Education, How To, Self Help

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book! I wish I had read it the first time I studied!

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[Ayatullah Nawaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Average. A quick go-through book.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful and informative, but occasionally gets quite tedious

[Christiaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though the book's content is oriented to students in the UK, the content can easily be adjusted to the reader's context. The layout of the chapters (introduction, key terms, references in blue, tips boxes, and now activities) makes it a pleasant for the reader to dip in the topic they are interested in, to gain practical steps and to apply them to their daily living. The book begins with chapters dedicated to events before starting University, during University and after graduating (getting a job). I look forward to using this book to enrich my studies and help me grow to be a more successful student.

I would recommend it for any parent of a soon-to-be student or any person consider to study or already studying a degree. This book will serve as a reference I will return to frequently.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite being mainly for new undergraduate students, I found myself appreciating the advice offered, and becoming a better student using many of their practical ideas.