This lively and stimulating book offers an enlightening new approach to effective study. Without minimising the importance of good organisation and hard work, the author stresses throughout that study must and can be fun. Delivered with characteristic humour and wisdom, Richard Palmer updates and reinvigorates a classic, best-selling book with new sections on computers and the internet, as well as chapters covering important areas such as: memory and review essay planning and writing note-taking time management using resources exam techniques and preparation. This is an inspiring, essential read for all students studying for A Levels and undergraduate degrees who want to find the key to achieving success both in coursework and exams.
Author(s): Richard Palmer
Edition: 3
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 256
Book cover......Page 1
Half-Title......Page 2
Title......Page 4
Copyright......Page 5
Contents......Page 7
Figures......Page 9
Preface......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 12
1. Attitudes, assets and achievement......Page 15
2. Memory......Page 43
3. Review......Page 57
4. ICT and the knowledge revolution......Page 66
5. Other sources and resources......Page 83
6. Eyes right: Effective reading......Page 96
7. Creative doodling......Page 109
8. Crunch time: Essay planning and writing......Page 118
9. Psychology and attitudes......Page 145
10. Preparation tips......Page 153
11. Skills and techniques......Page 158
Appendix I......Page 170
Appendix II......Page 173
Appendix III......Page 177
Appendix IV......Page 180
Notes......Page 182
Bibliography......Page 188
Index......Page 190
