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Simplify your study : effective strategies for coursework and exams / Peter Lia.

By: Lia, Peter [author.].
Series: Macmillan study skills.Publisher: London : Macmillan Education, ©2020Description: xi, 249 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781352008920.Subject(s): Study skills | Learning strategiesGenre/Form: Print books.
Contents:
1. Organisation and planning -- 2. Reading -- 3. Making notes -- 4. Critical thinking for academic writing -- 5. Academic writing -- 6. Producing essays -- 7. Reflective writing -- 8. Doing a dissertation -- 9. Revision and examinations.
Summary: "This innovative book provides clear and straight-forward strategies which help students to understand the conventions of academic assignments and what lecturers expect from their work. Simplify Your Study is organised around nine core units which focus on the 'sticking points' of university study, including organisation and planning, reading and note-making strategies, producing essays, critical thinking, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. Packed with tried-and-tested strategies for success, this essential resource will help students of all disciplines and levels to achieve their academic potential." -- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Organisation and planning -- 2. Reading -- 3. Making notes -- 4. Critical thinking for academic writing -- 5. Academic writing -- 6. Producing essays -- 7. Reflective writing -- 8. Doing a dissertation -- 9. Revision and examinations.

"This innovative book provides clear and straight-forward strategies which help students to understand the conventions of academic assignments and what lecturers expect from their work. Simplify Your Study is organised around nine core units which focus on the 'sticking points' of university study, including organisation and planning, reading and note-making strategies, producing essays, critical thinking, delivering presentations and preparing for exams. Packed with tried-and-tested strategies for success, this essential resource will help students of all disciplines and levels to achieve their academic potential." -- Provided by publisher.

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