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Author Palmer, Richard, 1947-

Title Brain train : studying for success / Richard Palmer
Edition Second edition
Published London ; New York : E. & F. Spon, 1996

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 W'PONDS  371.3028 Pal/Bts 1996  AVAILABLE
Description xviii, 331 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents pt. 1. Approaches and Attitudes -- How to Get the Best Out of Your Mind. 1. Testing ... Testing. 2. Ignition. 3. Lift-Off. 4. Memory. 5. Review -- pt. 2. Skills and Techniques. 6. Eyes Right: Effective Reading. 7. Creative Doodling: Note-Taking for Fun and Profit. 8. Crunch-Time: Essay Planning and Writing. 9. Teachers and How to Use Them. 10. Sources and Resources. 11. Computers and Study / Bob Eadie. 12. Computers: Further Thoughts -- From an Amateur -- pt. 3. Examinations Introduction. 13. Examinations: Psychology and Attitudes. 14. Examinations: Preparation Hints. 15. Examinations: Skills and Techniques -- pt. 4. Study Skills and Employment Introduction. 16. Presenting Yourself (I): The CV and the Application Form. 17. Presenting Yourself (II): Letters and Handwriting. 18. Presenting Yourself (III): The Interview -- Appendix A. Some notes on style -- Appendix B. Reading novels and creative literature -- Appendix C. Some simple relaxation and fitness exercises
Summary Offers a new and enlightening approach to effective study. Will help students to adopt the study methods best suited to their needs
Notes Includes indexes
Bibliography Bibliography: pages [323]-325
Subject Examinations -- Study guides.
Report writing.
Research.
Study skills.
Genre/Form Study guides.
ISBN 041919830X