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The Self-Access Centre - English - Study Skills

This section focuses on the many skills required for study at university level. Topics include how to prepare for lectures, searching libraries and databases for sources of information, critical thinking, reading academic texts effectively, conducting basic research, writing academic papers and preparing for examinations.

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This book will teach you, or help you improve, the skills necessary to function efficiently at university; for example how to use and evaluate research material, understand and take notes in lectures, and how to participate in seminars. 1 A Guide to Learning Independently Lorraine Marshall & Frances Rowland Open University Press B2, C1, C2 1998 1
This book is designed to teach reading skills as they relate to study skills. It emphasizes using the dictionary and using the library as well as learning reading and vocabulary skills. It includes authentic passages from college texts to help students make the trasition from Esl to regular college work 2 Academic Reading and Study Skills for International Students Lisa Rosenthal & Susan Blake Rowland Prentice Hall B2, C1 1986 1
The advice offered in this book will help the student find and adopt the study methods most suited to their needs. There are useful chapters on essay planning and writing, speedreading, taking notes and examination techniques. 3 Brain Train - Studying for Success Richard Palmer & Chris pope E & FN Spon B2, C1, C2 1992 1
Campus English is a study skills course for students at university and pre-university level,written in collaboration with the Centre for British Teachers. 4 Campus English - Students' Book Forman, D. & Donaghue, F. Macmillan 1991 4
This book offers the opportunity to practise reasoning in a clear-headed and critical way, with the aims of developing an awareness of the importance of reasoning well, and of improving the reader's skill in analysing and evaluating arguments. 5 Critical Reasoning - A Practical Introduction Anne Thomson Routledge B2, C1, C2 2002 1
This book is a comprehensive course for intermediate and lower intermediate students who need to improve their study skills for college, polytechnic and university courses where the medium of instruction is English. Can be used either on its own or in conjunction with a coursebook, and the individual units can be studied either in sequence or according to the students' particular requirements 6 Learning to Study in English Brian Heaton & Don Dunmore Macmillan B1, B2 1992 1
This study guide aims to help students develop study skills, better organization and more confidence for learning, exams and life beyond. It covers reading and memory, stress control, organisation, environment, equipment and time, allowing for individual learning styles and personalities 7 Longman Brain Trainer Advanced Jonathan O'Brien Addison Wesley Longman Ltd B2, C1, C2 1999 1
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Ever seen the comment 'more analysis needed' on your work and not been sure what to do next? If you have "Critical Thinking Skills" will help you face the challenge of the next level. 9 Palgrave Study Skills: Critical Thinking Skills Stella Cottrell Palgrave A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 2005 1
Panorama is a complete study skills course based on a series of environmental topics. 10 Panorama - An Advanced Course of English for Study and Examinations Williams, R. Longman 1991 1
11 Study skills in English Wallace, M.J. Cambridge University Press 1980 2
12 Study skills in English: a course in reading skills for academic purposes Wallace, M.J. Cambridge University Press 2004 1
The Student's Guide to Exam Success offers advice on fundamental student skills such as timetabling, note-taking, memorising, research, use of the internet, essay-writing and exam technique. Exams frighten almost everyone and fear of failure (and fear of success) can inhibit learning. The variety of attitudes students have to the prospect of being assessed will determine how successfully they adopt and develop study strategies for exam success. This book looks at developing emotional strength in response to the increasingly heavy demands made on students in the modern world. It offers a variety of strategies to help students to: • Develop self-awareness • Find out how to stop procrastinating and worrying about results, and start to enjoy their work • Learn about the dangers of swotting • Develop the necessary confidence to handle reading lists, coursework, presentations and practicals • Learn to deal with tutors, lecturers and examiners 13 The Student's Guide to Exam Success Eileen Tracy Open University Press B2, C1, C2 2002 1
If you are finding it hard to manage your time or learn anything from lectures, unsure about the best way to tackle an essay assignment, or worried about coping with research or revision, this book will help you meet the challenge. Carefully designed to be easy to read, you can use it either as a handy reference as and when needed, or read it in stages as you progress through your course. 14 The Study Skills Handbook Stella Cottrell Palgrave B2, C1, C2 1999 1
TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. 15 University Foundation Study Research and Referencing Course Book Anthony Manning & Andrew O'Cain (with Jane Brooks) Garnet B1, B2 2007 1
This book is useful for anyone who wishes to discover the true potential of their learning ability and is especially recommended for students. It highlights the tremendous power of the human mind and shows how much scope there is for improvement. Buzan shows why our mental performance often does not match our potential 16 Use Your Head Tony Buzan BBC Books B2, C1, C2 2001 1

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