The Study Skills Handbook

This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over 20 years' experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential.
When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the sixth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed.
This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.
New content in this edition helps students make the most of online learning, with a new self-evaluation page and more on working collaboratively online. This edition includes support tailored for students on hybrid, asynchronous or distance learning courses as well as more material on building study stamina and improving concentration.

Stella Cottrell is an international bestselling author, with over a million sales worldwide. Her other titles include The Study Skills Handbook, Critical Thinking Skills, Skills for Success, The Bloomsbury Student Planner, The Exam Skills Handbook and Mindfulness for Students. Stella was formerly Director of Lifelong Learning at the University of Leeds, and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of East London.

Introducing The Study Skills Handbook
PART A: Self Efficacy: Managing Your Success as a Student
1. Success as a student. Take charge of your success
2. Gaining the most from your course. Engage. Enjoy. Excel
3. Employability and planning towards your future
4. Successful study: Boost your brain; build study stamina; personalize study strategy
5. The C-R-E-A-M strategy for learning
6. Time management as a student
7. Managing stress and wellbeing
PART B: Academic, People and Task Management Skills
8. Working with others: Collaborative and social study
9. Developing cultural competence: Learning in diverse and international contexts
10. Effective reading and note-making
11. Researching and managing information for study
12. Critical and analytical thinking
13. Writing at university level
14. Developing your academic writing
15. Writing essays
16. Managing larger assignments: Research projects, reports, case studies and dissertations
17. Devising your revision and exam strategy
18. Memory
Appendices
Answers to Activities
References
Index.