Study Skills for Science, Engineering and Technology Students, 1st edition

An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that will ensure that  Science, Engineering or Technology students get the most out of their course.

Study Skills for Science, Engineering & Technology Students has been developed specifically to provide tried & tested guidance on the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university and beyond. Presented in a practical and easy-to-use style it demonstrates the immediate benefits to be gained by developing and improving these skills during each stage of their course.

Effective Study Skills covers all of the key skills areas that will have the most impact on success on any Science, Engineering & Technology course, including:

·        Effectively managing your time and stress

·        Getting the most out of lectures and tutorials

·        Improving your revision skills and exam performance

·        Developing structured problem solving skills & techniques

·        Mastering critical thinking, argument and analysis

·        Developing successful reading and note-taking strategies

·        Essay and research report planning and technical writing techniques

·        Working in groups and effective presentation of assignments and projects

• Solving mathematical problems
• Working in the laboratory
• Final year project research and writing

Real-life examples, self-assessment exercises and end-of-chapter quizzes will help students to assess their current skills base, develop them further and learn how to apply them in work and study.

Visit www.smarterstudyskills.com to access a wealth of useful information, tips, templates and interactive activities to support your studies.