Effective Study Skills

All of these skills, which are as essential in the workplace as they are on an academic course, are covered in detail, giving you invaluable practical advice and guidance on how to increase your performance, grades and abilities. Real-life examples, self-assessment exercises and end-of-chapter quizzes will help you to assess your current skills levels, develop them further and learn how to apply them in work and study.

“Consistently readable and clearly accessible, this is a well-written and friendly textbook (that) encourages readers to reflect on their identity as a learner and helps motivate students when engaging with the content of their academic work and with the processes and methods involved in studying effectively.”
Jonathan Wright, London College of Communication

“This is a useful ‘pick and mix’ – dip in and pull out a nugget of practical information. The bite-sized learning objectives make this a perfect tool box for teaching study skills. It lends itself to students at further and higher education levels, introducing and extending concepts in a clear, no-nonsense way.” Chris Pickering, Student Development Officer, University of Leeds

Students say:

An excellent and comprehensive text for all introductory students (and for those in their second and third years too).” Lesley-Ann Smith, Psychology / Criminology (Joint Honours) BA

“I would certainly buy this text myself … [and] would certainly recommend it to my friends.” Joe Stevens, LLb Law BA

“I would buy it for myself … as it would assist in areas which students need to be aware of in order to succeed but which aren’t taught by lecturers.” Laura Moule, Psychology BA

“[This book] explains and instructs on how to develop all of the relevant skills and techniques which University requires of students.” Jess Afronti, Psychology BA