The Study Skills Handbook

The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2003, is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance higher-level study skills for students. This second edition, spanning 295 pages, encourages a reflective and informed approach to learning, guiding readers from university preparation to career planning. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the learning process and provides practical advice to support students in their academic journeys.
Readers will find a wealth of information aimed at developing effective study habits, with a focus on education and teaching methodologies. The handbook includes updated content, featuring new chapters on e-learning and numeracy, while maintaining an accessible writing style. With a variety of practical activities, this edition serves as a valuable tool for those looking to improve their study skills and overall academic performance.
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This book introduces higher-level study skills and allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself, encouraging a reflective and well-informed approach to study. It is written by Stella Cottrell, the leader in the field with over 1/4 million book sales to date. “Bestselling – the Handbook” has topped the academic bestseller lists for three years running, testament to its practical, no-nonsense advice. It is all encompassing – takes the students from preparing for university right through to career planning. It features a fresh, rebranded cover design – the 3rd edition will be the first title within the list to carry the new Study Skills branding. Revised and updated throughout, this number one, best-selling text introduces higher level study skills and helps students develop a deeper understanding of the learning process itself. The third edition includes new chapters on e-learning and numeracy, and remains easy to read, with plenty of practical and interesting activities to complete.
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