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Effective Study Skills
Why is it that some people excel in education, while others struggle to learn? Some people do the studying and the work, but they still fall flat. Could it be due to bad luck? Are the less fortunate people dumb, or suffering from some mental disease? Most likely not—in most cases how you do in school or any other educational environment has more to do with your study skills than it does with mental capabilities. Some methods of study are more effective than others. Even then, it depends on the person. One study method is not going to work for everyone.
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Keys to Effective Learning: Study Skills and Habits for Success (6th Edition) (MyStudentSuccessLab Series)This text is geared to students who are academically underprepared for college-level studies, especially first-generation and a... Read More >
Effective Study Skills: Step-by-Step System to Achieve Student SuccessUses the latest information on cognition, memory, and educational sociology to outline a program of time management, note-taking, test preparation, and other skills for student success.
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The Routledge Doctoral Supervisor-s Companion: Supporting Effective Research in Education and the Social SciencesThis book places at its centre the interwoven questions of what it means to be a doctoral student in the social sciences, what is involved in becoming and being a researcher and clearly shows how the role of the supervisor is key to the student-s personal development.
College Study Tips
Being in college is a great time in our lives. This is when we are young and energetic and have the zeal of learning. All the fun activities going on in college sometimes distract us from the main goal, which is to study. So what to do to maintain a social life, maybe do a job, and still get awesome grades? The following are some tips that might help you.
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College Knowledge: 101 TipsPractical advice on every aspect of campus life for students headed off to collegeWhat educators and students have to say about David Schoem's... Read More >
How to Study in CollegeThis best-selling text has helped over a million students transform adequate work into academic success. The Ninth Edition maintains the straightforwa... Read More >
Women's Realities, Women's Choices: An Introduction to Women's StudiesNow in a new edition, Women's Realities, Women's Choices introduces readers to the field of women's studies by examining the contradictions between so... Read More >
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Student Learning Styles
A learning style is the way a person approaches learning new information. As students learn in many different ways, it is important for them to recognize what their learning styles are so they can boost their learning potential. A student struggling in class might realize that the way he or she is trying to learn the material might not be the best way to succeed. For example, Melissa has a class where the professor lectures the entire time. Melissa has a hard time concentrating and paying attention. She often finds her mind wandering. In another class, her professor uses a PowerPoint presentation with colorful slides and descriptions along with the lecture. Melissa does much better in this class and retains the information. It is likely that Melissa’s primary learning style is visual rather than auditory.
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Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the ClassroomKids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest detai... Read More >
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Middle School Study Skills
When a child reaches middle school, he can start the process of goal setting. After setting a goal, he should analyze the details of that goal and the things that must be done to attain it. When choosing goals, children should consider their weaknesses and strengths. Setting up goals that cannot be achieved by the student will make him feel ripped off. Also, he will have to plan around many things and make some sacrifices to attain the target.
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On Course, Study Skills Plus EditionON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE, STUDY SKILLS PLUS EDITION will engage you with the tools you need to take charge of... Read More >
Study Guide and Skills Performance Checklists for Fundamentals of NursingReinforce what you've learned in Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition with this detailed, chapter-by-chapter review guide. Each chapter provides exerc... Read More >
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How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying LessLooking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at th... Read More >
How to Become a Straight-A Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying LessLooking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at... Read More >
Study Skills Activities
Studying becomes a burden if we don’t do it with interest. Studying without understanding is of no use. Some may feel studying is boring and tough; some may not be good at typical reading and studying. One can do study skills activities in order to improve one’s studies and to remember lessons well.
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