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Informationen zum Autor Eileen Tracy is a study skills counsellor and lecturer who applied and developed study techniques in her own exam preparation at Oxford University. She has appeared on BBC television and contributes regular articles in the national press. She has also provided educational advice and on-line exam support on Freeserve's and the BBC's education website. Klappentext 'the most life-enhancing publication to come my way in a very long time... a revelation' Nathalie Wheen on Classic FM 'a saviour... Read in one day... it works! Ever felt spiralling into a black hole? This book will awaken the passion you once had for your studies - it's there, you just can't feel it... until the first few lines of Chapter 1. Turn a nightmare back to your dream - and realise it' Student on Amazon Exams frighten almost everyone. Fear of failure (and even of success) can make even the most able students struggle with coursework, revision and exams. Most study guides overlook these powerful underlying emotions. Unique in allaying the anxieties that cause people to procrastinate, go blank, swot pointlessly or underperform, this book can change your attitude and help you break free:Understand your fearsStop panicking and start enjoying your workDevelop a balanced mental approach to your examsIn addition, it offers a wealth of grade-boosting tips:Devise a revision strategy that worksWrite powerful essaysLearn how to speed-readCreate effective notes and mind-mapsRemember what you learnWritten simply and humorously, with summaries enabling busy students to read quickly, this is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly study guides available. The second edition contains additional material for mature students and a brand new chapter offering real-life student testimonials. Zusammenfassung Written simply and humorously! with summaries enabling busy students to read quickly! this is one of the most comprehensive and user-friendly study guides available. Unique in allaying the anxieties that cause people to procrastinate! go blank! swot pointlessly or underperform! this book can change your attitude and help you break free. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgements Introduction: Action, not anxiety Part I: States of mind for success Clear your head Healthy body, healthy mind Part II: Techniques for success Lay solid study foundations Remember, remember Use resources wisely Plan for success Master your exams Part III: Testimonials Appendix 1: Coursework and exam checklist Appendix 2: Save time at your computer Appendix 3: Second chances Appendix 4: Learning difficulties Appendix 5: Special exam provisions Useful addresses Bibliography Index ...
List of contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction: Action, not anxiety
Part I: States of mind for success
Clear your head
Healthy body, healthy mind
Part II: Techniques for success
Lay solid study foundations
Remember, remember
Use resources wisely
Plan for success
Master your exams
Part III: Testimonials
Appendix 1: Coursework and exam checklist
Appendix 2: Save time at your computer
Appendix 3: Second chances
Appendix 4: Learning difficulties
Appendix 5: Special exam provisions
Useful addresses
Bibliography
Index
