The Good Study Guide by Northedge, Andrew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

PREFACE PART 1 STUDYING INTELLIGENTLY

CHAPTER 1 INVESTING IN YOURSELF

1.1 Who this book is for 1.2 How this book works 1.3 Investing in your own development 1.4 The challenge of studying 1.5 What does it take to be a skilful student? 1.6 Being a reflective learner 1.7 Thinking about how you learn References

CHAPTER 2 TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR STUDIES

2.1 Taking responsibility for your own learning 2.2 Managing the work 2.3 Managing time 2.4 Managing your study circumstances 2.5 Managing your morale 2.6 Being a successful self-manager References

CHAPTER 3 USING A COMPUTER TO STUDY

3.1 Studying in the ICT age 3.2 Getting started 3.3 Useful things you can do with a word-processor 3.4 Organising files 3.5 'Talking' online 3.6 eLearning 3.7 Conclusion References

CHAPTER 4 UNDERSTANDING HOW YOU LEARN

4.1 Developing ideas about learning 4.2 What does learning mean? 4.3 Why do they write that way? 4.4 Reading, listening, speaking and Writing 4.5 Becoming knowledgeable References

PART 2 THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS

CHAPTER 5 READING

5.1 Reading is easy, isn't it? 5.2 The experience of reading 5.3 Getting round obstacles 5.4 How quickly should you read? 5.5 Reading actively 5.6 Reading critically 5.7 Are you a good reader? 5.8 Conclusion References

CHAPTER 6 MAKING NOTES

6.1 Thinking on paper 6.2 Capturing knowledge 6.3 Supporting your memory 6.4 Organising knowledge 6.5 Supporting creativity 6.6 Making notes strategically Reference

CHAPTER 7 LEARNING THROUGH TALK

7.1 Talk in higher learning 7.2 Learning through group discussion 7.3 Giving a presentation 7.4 Listening to talk References

CHAPTER 8 WORKING WITH NUMBERS AND CHARTS

8.1 Numbers and studying 8.2 Living with numbers 8.3 Describing the world 8.4 Describing with tables 8.5 Describing with graphs and charts 8.6 Using numbers intelligently 8.7 Review References

CHAPTER 9 RESEARCHING ONLINE

9.1 A world of information at your Fingertips 9.2 Finding information 9.3 Evaluating information 9.4 Misuse of online information 9.5 Conclusion References

CHAPTER 10 WRITING THE WAY 'THEY' WANT

10.1 Getting to grips with writing 10.2 What are you meant to write? 10.3 Argument and structure 10.4 'Proper English' 10.5 Strong, clear writing 10.6 Using your own and other people's words 10.7 The academic way of writing 10.8 What is a good essay? 10.9 Review References

CHAPTER 11 MANAGING THE WRITING PROCESS

11.1 The challenge of writing 11.2 Stages in the writing process 11.3 Expressing ideas in writing 11.4 Making your essay flow 11.5 The experience of writing 11.6 Taking control of writing References

CHAPTER 12 PREPARING FOR EXAMINATIONS

12.1 The positive side of exams 12.2 Myths about exams 12.3 What to avoid 12.4 Revising for exams 12.5 Getting 'geared-up' just before the exam 12.6 Working out your tactics for the exam 12.7 Will you do yourself justice in the exam?

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