| Description |
vi, 216 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Study basics -- Manage your time in five minutes a day -- Declare war on procrastination -- Choose when, where, and how long -- Part one cheat sheet -- pt. 2. Quizzes and exams -- Take smart notes -- Demote your assignments -- Marshall your resources -- Conquer the material -- Invest in "Academic disaster insurance" -- Provide "A+" answers -- The plan in action -- Part two cheat sheet -- pt. 3. Essays and papers -- Target a titillating topic -- Conduct a thesis-hunting expedition -- Seek a second opinion -- Research like a machine -- Craft a powerful story -- Consult your expert panel -- Write without the agony -- Fix, don't fixate -- The plan in action -- Part three cheat sheet -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Offers time-management strategies, tips on taking tests, techniques for writing essays better and faster, and self-assessment tests to help students analyze their study skills |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Study skills
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College student orientation
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| Author |
Newport, Cal
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| LC no. |
2006016081 |
| ISBN |
0767922719 |
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9780767922715 |
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