Exam success / David McIlroy.
By: McIlroy, David [author]
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BookSeries: Sage essential study skills: London ; Thousand Oaks, California : Sage, 2005 ©2005Description: 181 pages: illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 1412903270 (paperback).Subject(s): Universities and colleges -- Examinations -- Study guides | Study skillsDDC classification: 378.170281 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Doing well in exams at university is crucial to gaining a good degree. From the author of Studying at University, this new guide will equip students with all the tools they need to optimise their performance in exams. Packed with examples and practical exercises, the book explains key strategies for learning and revision.
David McIlroy tackles problems ranging from confidence and motivation to anxiety control, to help develop the personal qualities which are vital for success. For anyone unsure why past exam results have not reflected their abilities, the book helps pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and gives advice on how to improve performance.
SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-175) and index.
Overview -- Learning processes and preferences -- Motivation: The dynamics for achievement -- Confidence building measures -- Turning test anxiety to advantage -- Memory techniques and learning principles -- Revision -- The exam -- What examiners look for.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introductory Overview
- Learning Processes and Preferences
- Motivation
- The Dynamics for Achievement
- Confidence Building Measures
- Turning Test Anxiety to Advantage
- Memory Techniques and Learning Principles
- Revision
- The Exam
- What Examiners Look For